Development Intent
Planning AtlasBrentWembley CentralApplication
Planning Application

21/4519

Morritt House, Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 4XD

OtherWembley Central wardNot Available: Air Quality Management
Submission
10 Dec 2021
Target
4 Feb 2022
Decision
3 Feb 2022
Outcome
Refused
Delegated decisionRefused
3 Feb 2022
Decided by Sabrina Mohammed under delegated powers
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Scheme description

Prior approval for the construction of new dwellinghouses on a detached block of flats: Construction of a total of 8 no. 1 person, 1 bedroom flats on the 4th and 5th floor of a 4 storey purpose built block of flats. The proposals adopt a contemporary reinterpretation approach to the development of Morritts House. The scale and general form proposed has been designed to reflect and enhance the proportions and symmetry of the existing building. The width and articulation of existing windows are reflected in the proposed fenestration of the additional floors. The plan steps in on the south facade to accommodate private external amenity space and provide visual interest to the facade. High quali

Why it was refused
Reason 1

The proposed development fails to comply with Schedule 2, Part 20 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

Reason 2

The proposed development by reason of its size, height and overall design approach is not considered acceptable and fails to enhance the area. The proposed alterations would therefore result in detrimental harm to the character of the area, street scene and host building.

Parties
Applicant
Mr John Lyons
Timeline
10 Dec 2021
Application submitted
3 Feb 2022
Delegated decision: Refused
Supporting documents · 15
Appeal decision13 Dec 2022View ↗
Site location plan3 Feb 2022View ↗
Existing block plan3 Feb 2022View ↗
Proposed block plan3 Feb 2022View ↗
Existing floor plans3 Feb 2022View ↗
Proposed floor plans3 Feb 2022View ↗
Proposed elevations3 Feb 2022View ↗
Existing elevations3 Feb 2022View ↗
Final delegated report3 Feb 2022View ↗
Final decision notice3 Feb 2022View ↗
Heritage statement11 Dec 2021View ↗
Prior approval design statement11 Dec 2021View ↗
Morritt house wembley - daylight assessment - v111 Dec 2021View ↗
Riba stage 2 report_permitted development 21-04-1211 Dec 2021View ↗
Prior-approval_new-dwellinghouses-on-detached-blocks-of-flat11 Dec 2021View ↗
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Data from the Brent planning register.
Summary
Reference
21/4519
Type
PA-Dwellings on detached blocks of flats
Applicant
Mr John Lyons
Submitted
10 Dec 2021
Decision date
3 Feb 2022
Council
Decision
Refused
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
How long, really
8
wks · this application
Submission → decision
Public response
Objections
3
In support
0
Total comments
4