®Planning appeal decision
104-108 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 1UF
Planning appeal 3264864 at 104-108 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 1UF (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 23 August 2021 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the proposed mansard roof.
the construction of a four-storey building incorporating eight flats at first, second and third floor levels and retaining existing A3 (restaurant) usage at ground floor level following demolition of existing building
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
- Postcode
- TW3 1UF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the proposed mansard roof
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to loss of light, harm to privacy, and sense of enclosure
- whether or not the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and the provision of adequate external amenity space in terms of size and noise
- whether or not the proposal would encourage sustainable transport choices, with particular regard to the provision of cycle parking
- whether or not the proposal would suitably address energy requirements, with particular regard to carbon dioxide emissions
What decided it
The proposal failed to comply with multiple development plan policies across five main issue areas: character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier living conditions, sustainable transport, and energy requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC4Policy SC5Policy EQ5Policy EQ1Policy EC2Policy D3Policy D13Policy T5Policy SI 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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