Planning appeal decision
183 Torcross Road, Ruislip, HA4 0TG
Planning appeal 3272176 at 183 Torcross Road, Ruislip, HA4 0TG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 30 June 2021 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host property.
the erection of a part two storey part single storey side/rear extension, porch to front and installation of Juliette balcony with alterations to fenestration
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- HA4 0TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host property
What decided it
The scale, bulk, siting and height of the proposed two-storey side extension would be visually and physically dominant in this prominently sited property, conflicting with design and character policies, whereas the porch would be a modest subordinate addition that would not cause unacceptable harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE 1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHD 1Policy DMHB 12
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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