Planning appeal decision
169 Joel Street, Northwood, HA5 2PD
Planning appeal 3275081 at 169 Joel Street, Northwood, HA5 2PD (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a part one, part two and part three storey building comprising 9 flats (3 x 1-bed; 5 x 2- bed; and 1 x 3-bed) and 4 parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Murray D
- Postcode
- HA5 2PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties and also the occupiers of the new units proposed
- The effect of the proposal on on-street parking provision and highway safety
What decided it
The inadequate parking provision combined with overlooking and privacy harm to neighbours and poor living conditions for some future occupiers outweighed the benefits of increased housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy D4 of the London PlanPolicy S5 of the London PlanPolicy DMHB16Policy DMHB18Policy DMT1Policy DMT2Policy DMT6
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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