Planning appeal decision
Land at the Former New England Public House, Brook Lane North, Brentford, TW8 0QP
Planning appeal 3255217 at Land at the Former New England Public House, Brook Lane North, Brentford, TW8 0QP (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 June 2021 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
retrospective application for the erection of a hoarding around land at corner of Brook Lane North and Great West Road (former New England Pub Site) for a temporary period of two years
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- TW8 0QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the safety of other highway users
What decided it
The development harms the character and appearance of the area through its height, materials, and siting in a prominent location, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC5 (Advertisement Panels, Hoardings and Structures)Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SV1Policy EC2 (Developing a Sustainable Local Transport Network)
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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