44 Park Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 7UH

Planning appeal 3268652 at 44 Park Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 7UH (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 27 July 2021 by Inspector Mulloy C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

alterations to main roof for loft conversion

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Mulloy C
Postcode: HA4 7UH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupiers at 42 and 46 Park Avenue with specific reference to outlook and amenity space

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, caused by the disproportionate mass and bulk of the gable conversion and prominent dormers, outweighed the benefits of extended living accommodation.

The benefits of extended living accommodation for existing occupiers were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 1 – Strategic Policies (2019)Policy DMHD 1 of the Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management PoliciesPolicy DMHB 11 of the Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management PoliciesPolicy DMHB 12 of the Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management Policies
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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