Planning appeal decision
49A Old Cote Drive, Hounslow, TW5 0RW
Planning appeal 3272470 at 49A Old Cote Drive, Hounslow, TW5 0RW (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 22 June 2022 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the housing mix in the area.
conversion of existing dwelling into two self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- TW5 0RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the housing mix in the area
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would result in the loss of a three-bedroom dwelling for which there is clear and evidenced need within the borough, causing harm to the housing mix in the area and conflicting with Policy SC3 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC3Policy CC4Policy SC6
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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