Planning appeal decision
18 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XB
Planning appeal 3274769 at 18 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XB (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a detached 7 bed dwelling with basement and habitable roof space to include 4 rear dormers including demolition of existing dwell ing, replacement new wrought iron gates and piers and removal of the front boundary brick walls
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- HA6 2XB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The replacement dwelling, despite its larger scale, would not detract from the visual amenities of the street scene or the character of the Copse Wood Estate due to its similar siting, proportions, detailing, and the softening effect of proposed landscaping.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB 1Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 6Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy D4Policy HC1Policy SI5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 56
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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