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Split Decision26 July 20213251076

51 Montague Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QN

Planning appeal 3251076 at 51 Montague Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QN (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 July 2021 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the installation of modern plasterboard on the first and second floor walls and ceilings of the Main House breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted.

Listed building enforcement notice relating to alterations and works to a Grade II listed mid-nineteenth century house and curtilage listed Coach House, including plasterboard installation, ceiling works, fireplace enclosure, door replacement, dormer installation, tile flooring, paint and plaster finishes, and partition walls

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Pleasant L
Postcode
UB8 1QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the installation of modern plasterboard on the first and second floor walls and ceilings of the Main House breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the removal and covering up of timber lath and lime plaster from the first floor ceilings breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the enclosure of a fireplace on the first floor of the Main House breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the installation of a modern half glazed timber front entrance door breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the installation of a rear dormer breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the installation of tile flooring in the basement of the Main House and ground floor of the Coach House breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the application of paint and plaster finish to the basement walls breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the installation of partition walls on the first floor of the Coach House breaches listed building control and, if so, whether listed building consent should be granted
  • Whether the compliance period of six months is reasonable

What decided it

The Inspector's assessment of whether the harm caused by each alteration to the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building was outweighed by any public benefit, applying paragraph 202 of the NPPF.

For plasterboard and partitions: the heritage benefits of avoiding further works to the fabric of the building outweighed the minimal harm caused by the alterations. For fireplace, door, dormer, tiles, and paint: the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset was not outweighed by any public benefit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DMHB1DMHB2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 196Paragraph 202

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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