Planning appeal decision
101 Anson Road, London, London, NW2 4AE
Planning appeal 6003087 at 101 Anson Road, London, London, NW2 4AE (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 19 March 2026 by Inspector Marley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the proposed first floor terrace.
demolition of rear outbuilding and proposed erection of part single part two-storey side-to-rear extension with rear roof terrace, two-storey front extension, rear dormer, 3x front rooflights, alteration to front and side boundary treatment, installation of 5x Air Source Heat Pumps in the rear garden; facilitating the conversion of dwellinghouse to 5x self -contained flats with associated landscaping including provision of private and communal amenity space and addition of refuse and cycle storage spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marley D
- Postcode
- NW2 4AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the proposed first floor terrace
What decided it
The proposed first floor rear terrace would be clearly visible from public vantage points and would appear as an alien and discordant feature that conflicts with the established pattern of two-storey rear elevations without above-ground external amenity areas in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1
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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