Harrow planning appeal case study: side and rear single-storey extension

Appeal allowed for a side and rear single-storey extension at 118 Rowlands Avenue, Harrow Planning permission was refused for a new single-storey side and rear extension at 118 Rowlands Avenue in Harrow. Following an appeal, the decision was overturned and planning permission was granted. The proposal involved demolishing an existing side extension and replacing it […]

Appeal against a refusal of a Certificate of Lawfulness for a residential outbuilding

Appeal against a refusal of a Certificate of Lawfulness for a residential outbuilding The main issue in this appeal was whether the proposed outbuilding was genuinely required for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the main house. Residential outbuildings can be permitted development, meaning that planning permission is not normally required. However, permitted development rights only apply […]

Appeal against a refusal of retrospective planning permission for a single-storey rear extension

Even the smallest extensions can be controversial!  In this case, the homeowner had obtained permission for extensions to his house in Harrow, and had built them out. However, he had also built an additional, very small extension, infilling an open, storage area beneath some steps down to his garden. His neighbours, who were mostly upset […]

Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for various extensions

Some homeowners and their architects propose quite dramatic changes to their houses – completely transforming them with extensions in every direction. These developments breathe new life into old properties and can create magnificent homes. In this case, our client proposed extensions to the side and rear over two floors, raising the roof to create habitable […]

Harrow planning appeal success: householder extensions

Appeal allowed for extensive householder extensions at 56 Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald This appeal related to a comprehensive package of householder extensions at 56 Uxbridge Road in Harrow Weald, including a single and two-storey side and rear extension, alterations and extensions to the roof, rooflights, a front porch, changes to the site access and hardstanding, […]

Harrow planning appeal success: garage conversion

The site and background This case concerned a mid-terrace townhouse at Westbury Lodge Close in Pinner. The property forms part of a planned residential estate made up of similar three-storey houses, all originally built with integral garages at ground-floor level. The homeowner converted the integral garage into a habitable room. This involved replacing the original […]