Planning appeal decision
13 Colville Road, Acton, London, W3 8BL
Planning appeal 3274410 at 13 Colville Road, Acton, London, W3 8BL (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 3 November 2021 by Inspector Sabu R, 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.
the retention of four cylindrical storage tanks and associated support structure; and installation of steel cladding onto support structure to form a screen
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- W3 8BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal accords with the development plan with regard to the management of hazardous materials and substances
What decided it
The proposed cladding would adequately mitigate the visual impact of the storage tanks on the character and appearance of the area, and a condition requiring submission of further details on spills and leaks management would make the hazardous materials aspect acceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7BPolicy 7.4Policy 7ALondon Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy SI8London Plan Policy GG3
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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