Planning appeal decision
17 Harvil Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AJ
Planning appeal 3275714 at 17 Harvil Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AJ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a detached house
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- UB10 8AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of 18 Harvil Road in terms of access to light and outlook
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous and ostentatious design of the proposed house, which would not harmonise with the street scene, outweighed the limited benefit of increased living accommodation.
The harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by any benefits or other factors of sufficient weight to justify granting planning permission contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part 1 2012Policy DMHB11 of the London Borough of Hillingdon Local Plan Part 2 adopted in 2020Policy DMHB12 of the London Borough of Hillingdon Local Plan Part 2 adopted in 2020Policy DMHB14 of the London Borough of Hillingdon Local Plan Part 2 adopted in 2020
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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