80 Dulverton Road, Ruislip Manor, HA4 9AG

Planning appeal 3267382 at 80 Dulverton Road, Ruislip Manor, HA4 9AG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 December 2021 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

without planning permission the erection of a single storey rear pergola extension (“the breach”)

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Satheesan R
Postcode: HA4 9AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
The living conditions for occupiers of the appeal site with particular regard to the provision of amenity space

What decided it

The pergola's excessive size and scale, combined with poor quality materials, causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and area that cannot be justified by the appellant's personal circumstances or alternative design measures.

The legitimate and well-established planning policy aim to protect the character and appearance of the area was given greater weight than the appellant's personal circumstances and family welfare considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMHD 1Policy DMHB 18

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