26/0403
15 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7RB
Part change of use of ground floor commercial premise to 1 x self-contained residential flat, demolition of existing single storey rear structures, erection of proposed single storey side-infill to rear extensions
The proposed partial loss of ground floor commercial floorspace and introduction of a ground floor residential unit, in the absence of robust marketing and viability evidence, would undermine the vitality and viability of Kilburn Town Centre contrary to Policy BE4 of the Brent Local Plan (2019–2041) and Policy DK1 of the Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan (2023–2033).
The proposed dwelling, by reason of its poor outlook, limited daylight, over-enclosed relationship with a narrow external space and suboptimal internal layout, would provide substandard living conditions for future occupiers, contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021).
The proposed dwelling, by reason of its insufficient and poorly configured external amenity space, which fails to meet minimum size and quality standards, would provide an unacceptable level of amenity for future occupiers, contrary to Policy BH13 of the Brent Local Plan (2019–2041).
The proposed rear extension, by reason of its excessive depth, height and close proximity along the shared boundary with Adil House, would result in an overbearing and oppressive form of development that would significantly harm the outlook and residential amenity of adjoining ground floor level occupiers, contrary to Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2019–2041) and the guidance set out within Brent’s SPD1 Design Guide.