®Planning appeal decision
1 Fernside Avenue, FELTHAM, TW13 7BJ
the construction of new build 1 bedroom house on the land adjoining 1 Fernside Avenue
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether future occupiers would be likely to experience acceptable living conditions in terms of amenity space provision
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with regards to the likely effect on trees adjacent to the appeal site
- Whether or not the proposal would suitably address energy requirements, with regard to carbon dioxide emissions
What decided it
The extremely constrained rear garden space, despite meeting area standards, would not provide acceptable usable private amenity space for future residents, and the proximity of mature trees would likely result in their removal or damage, collectively outweighing the limited benefits of the scheme.
The limited benefits of housing supply and economic activity were outweighed by significant harm to the living conditions of future residents regarding usable external amenity space and harm to trees which make a significant positive contribution to the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Plan policies cited: Policy SC5, Policy CC2, Policy SC1, Policy CC1, Policy GB7, Policy EQ1, Policy EQ2, Policy SI 2
Judgments cited: Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
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.