Planning application
Morritt House, Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 4XD
Works: New dwelling Windows or glazing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
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 quality facing materials such as standing seam zinc cladding are proposed to provide a clean and contemporary finish. In addition, the lighter tone and greater reflectivity of the zinc will contrast with the earthy tones, solidity and light absorptive properties of the existing brickwork below. New balustrades will be of minimalist design avoiding hefty posts and clunky connection details thereby providing a neat and light aesthetic. Windows to the proposed flats will have powder coated metal frames recessed by a minimum of 80mm from the building facade. Flashings will be in Zinc to match the standing seam colour. All of the flats are dual aspect and incorporate a good proportion of glazing as illustrated on the accompanying plans and elevations. These features will provide good levels of natural light in all habitable rooms and will aid natural ventilation of the flats.
As published by the council, reference 21/1439
Application record
- Reference
- 21/1439
- Type
- PA-Dwellings on detached blocks of flats
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Prior approval is required and refused
- Received
- 20 Apr 2021
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2021
- Decided
- 15 Jun 2021
- Ward
- Wembley Central
- Decision by
- Delegated Team Manager
- Postcode
- HA0 4XD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Apr 2021
Received by Brent
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15 Jun 2021
Decision issued: Prior approval is required and refused
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20 Aug 2026
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An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
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