Planning appeal decision
12 The Avenue, Harrow, HA3 7DF
Planning appeal 3369806 at 12 The Avenue, Harrow, HA3 7DF (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single-storey side-to-rear extension upon the living conditions at 10 and 14 The Avenue, with particular regard to visual impact.
the erection of a single-storey side-to-rear extension with attached garage; alterations and extension to roof to form end gable; rear dormer; two rooflights in front roof slope; window in end gable; external alterations (demolition of attached garage)
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- HA3 7DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single-storey side-to-rear extension upon the living conditions at 10 and 14 The Avenue, with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The visual dominance and overbearing impact of the proposed extension upon the living conditions and amenity space of the neighbouring property at No 10 The Avenue, which would be unacceptable in a suburban residential setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy CS1.B of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Council's Development Management Policies (2013)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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