®Planning appeal decision
9 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA
Planning appeal 3273177 at 9 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 23 November 2021 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the heritage significance of the Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character (ASLC) and protected trees.
the demolition and replacement of the existing detached house and outbuildings, with a new detached dwelling, new wrought iron gates, brick piers and low level brick walls; slight alteration of one of the existing access and crossover points with retention of the other existing access; and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- HA6 2XA
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 Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character (ASLC) and protected trees
- Whether the proposed annex would be a separate residential unit
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the ASLC because the spaciousness and verdant nature that forms part of its significance would be retained, and the annexe would remain ancillary to the main dwelling through a condition preventing separate occupation.
The loss of the existing Arts and Crafts dwelling and some mature trees was outweighed by the retention of the spaciousness and verdant character of the ASLC through extensive retained tree cover, new planting, and the contextual fit of the modern design within the varied built form already present in the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB1Policy DMHB5Policy DMHB6Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy DMHB14Policy G7Policy D4Policy D6Policy HC1
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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