Planning appeal decision
81 Kings Road, Harrow, HA2 9JG
Planning appeal 3373908 at 81 Kings Road, Harrow, HA2 9JG (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 26 November 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the 2m brick wall and sliding gate on the character and appearance of the local street scene.
the erection of a 2 metre high brick boundary wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sims B
- Postcode
- HA2 9JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the 2m brick wall and sliding gate on the character and appearance of the local street scene
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the local street scene caused by the overbearing, solid appearance of the wall and gate, which significantly outweighed the material need for privacy and security.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy DM1
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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