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Allowed13 February 20263376113

291 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8HX

Planning appeal 3376113 at 291 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8HX (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Marley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

use of first and second floor as self contained (3 bed) flat; alterations replacing single pitch roof with double pitch roof; rear dormer; refuse and cycle storage; external alterations

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Marley D
Postcode
HA2 8HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The diverse and incoherent character of the built environment in proximity to the appeal site means the proposed dormer would not appear out of place or harmful to the street scene despite exceeding SPD guidelines.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS 1 of the Harrow Core Strategy 2012Policy DM 1 of the Development Management Policies 2013

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