®Planning appeal decision
49 Beech Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 8UG
Planning appeal 3269964 at 49 Beech Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 8UG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 14 June 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 47 Beech Avenue and future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regard to noise and privacy.
described on the planning application form as ‘to demolish the existing bungalow and have 4 new dwellings with parking and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- HA4 8UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 47 Beech Avenue and future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regard to noise and privacy
- The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The unavoidable harm to the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring dwelling at No 47 and future occupiers of the proposed ground floor flats arising from noise, disturbance and loss of privacy could not be mitigated and outweighed the housing benefit.
The benefit of providing 3 additional dwellings was outweighed by the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy T6.1Local Plan Part 2 Policy DMHB 11Local Plan Part 2 Policy DMHB 12Local Plan Part 2 Policy DMHB 14
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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