®Planning appeal decision
232 Horn Lane, Acton, W3 6TG
Planning appeal 3271876 at 232 Horn Lane, Acton, W3 6TG (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 2 December 2021 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers in terms of light, outlook, ventilation and private outdoor space.
described on the application form as ‘Two storey rear extension and subdivision of existing 3 bedroom dwelling to create 2 x one bedroom flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gunn J
- Postcode
- W3 6TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers in terms of light, outlook, ventilation and private outdoor space
What decided it
The proposed development would result in a poor quality living environment for future occupiers, particularly the basement flat, which would be unduly oppressive due to restricted outlook, inadequate natural light, and reliance on mechanical ventilation, conflicting with policy D6 of the London Plan 2021 and the Housing SPG 2012.
The benefits of one additional flat and contribution to housing targets in a sustainable location were outweighed by the harm to living conditions for future occupiers through inadequate light, outlook, ventilation and private outdoor space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Housing SPG 2012Policy 7D of the Ealing Development Management DPD
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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