132 The Crossways, Hounslow, TW5 0JR

a new one bedroom (2 person) dwelling with parking and amenity space

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilde J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with respect to amenity space and light and outlook
Highway safety
The character of the area due to increased activity
Whether or not the proposed development would be of sustainable design

What decided it

The significant conflicts with Policy SC5 regarding inadequate and poor-quality outdoor amenity space and with Policy CC2 regarding poor outlook, combined with the unsafe parking arrangement contrary to NPPF paragraph 110, outweighed the acceptable character impact.

The conflicts with the development plan regarding outdoor amenity space and outlook, and with the Framework regarding highway safety, significantly outweighed the acceptable character and appearance impact and any potential economic or social benefits.

Framework references: 110

Plan policies cited: Policy SC5, Policy CC2, Policy CC1, Policy SC7, Policy EQ1

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