Planning appeal decision
5 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA
Planning appeal 3274066 at 5 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 3 September 2021 by Inspector Osgathorp C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed front gates and railings on the character and appearance of the street scene and the surrounding area.
single storey infill extension with gates and railings
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Osgathorp C
- Postcode
- HA6 2XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed front gates and railings on the character and appearance of the street scene and the surrounding area
What decided it
The transparent nature of the proposed railings and their setback from the road frontage would maintain the verdant character of the street scene and accord with relevant design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB1Policy DMHB5Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy DMHB14Policy DMHD1Policy 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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