Planning appeal decision
80 The Ridings, London, W5 3DR
Planning appeal 3273435 at 80 The Ridings, London, W5 3DR (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 15 March 2022 by Inspector Small M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Estate Conservation Area.
hardstanding part of forecourt (Retrospectively)
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Small M
- Postcode
- W5 3DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The extent of hardstanding at 71% of the front garden, significantly exceeding guidance and providing limited public benefit, causes harm to the conservation area that cannot be justified and outweighs any benefit to the occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy 5.10Policy 7BPolicy 7CPolicy 1.1Policy 7.4Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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