Planning appeal decision
17 Wood End Road, Harrow, HA1 3PW
Planning appeal 3376520 at 17 Wood End Road, Harrow, HA1 3PW (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 13 March 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the principle of the proposed development on garden land is acceptable.
a new dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- HA1 3PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the principle of the proposed development on garden land is acceptable
- whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision in respect of BNG
What decided it
The proposed development would constitute unacceptable development of garden land contrary to Core Policy CS1 and the Council's Supplementary Planning Document, as it would not constitute a 'gap' site and would be uncharacteristic of the prevailing pattern of spacious detached properties in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 1CS Policy CS1SPDGLDLP Policy G6DMP Policy DM20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 75Paragraph 129
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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