Planning appeal decision
148 Wood End Lane, Northolt, UB5 4JR
Planning appeal 3275247 at 148 Wood End Lane, Northolt, UB5 4JR (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 15 February 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would be ancillary to the residential use of the building.
to complete the construction of a basement which has been partially begun below part of the existing residential development. The proposed basement to be used as a gymnasium
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- UB5 4JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would be ancillary to the residential use of the building
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the host building and neighbouring properties, having regard to noise, vibration and disturbance
- The effect of the development on the character of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the host building, particularly flat 2, from noise, vibration and disturbance associated with the proposed gymnasium use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D10 (London Plan 2021)Policy GG2 (London Plan 2021)Policy D1 (London Plan 2021)Policy D3 (London Plan 2021)Policy D8 (London Plan 2021)Policy D14 (London Plan 2021)Policy S5 (London Plan 2021)Policy 7A (Development Management DPD 2013)Policy 7B (Development Management DPD 2013)Policy 7.4 (Development Management DPD 2013)SPD4 (Residential Extensions)
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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