276 Willesden Lane, London, NW2 5RB

Planning appeal 6010212 at 276 Willesden Lane, London, NW2 5RB (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 9 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the materials on the character and appearance of the area.

details pursuant to condition 7 (material details), of Full planning permission reference 18/0756 dated 31/05/2018 for demolition of the existing building and erection of a three storey building, plus basement with front and rear lightwells, in connection with the creation of 8 x self-contained flats (4 x one-bed, 3 x two-bed and 1 x three-bed) with associated landscaping, bin stores and car parking to the front

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: NW2 5RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the materials on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The site's transitional position within the streetscene, combined with existing architectural variety and the reduced prominence of the roof materials due to the building form and vegetation, meant the materials did not require precise replication of neighbouring properties to be acceptable.

no adverse effects have been identified that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the proposal when assessed against the Framework's decision-making policies

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S3Policy S4
Judgments: R (Lisle-Mainwaring) v Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [2024] EWHC 440 (Admin)

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