®Planning appeal decision
123 Central Avenue, HAYES, UB3 2BS
demolition of existing attached garage and creation of new two bedroom dwelling with associated bin storage, bicycle parking and private amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the heritage significance of the Central Avenue, Hayes, Area of Special Local Character (ASLC) (both appeals)
- Whether there would be appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to accessibility within the site (Appeal B only)
What decided it
Appeal A's proposed detached form would break the flowing row of properties and create a disjointed streetscene inconsistent with the predominant pattern of development, whereas Appeal B's attached form would maintain the rhythm and replicate existing architectural characteristics.
For Appeal A, the small-scale housing benefits and economic and social benefits were outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Area of Special Local Character; for Appeal B, the scheme was acceptable as it would not harm character and appearance and would provide appropriate living conditions.
Plan policies cited: Policy BE1, Policy HE1, Policy DMHB 1, Policy DMHB 5, Policy DMHB 11, Policy DMHB 12, Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D7, Policy HC1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.