®Planning appeal decision
69 High Street, Ruislip, HA4 8JB
Planning appeal 3276477 at 69 High Street, Ruislip, HA4 8JB (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, street scene and the Ruislip Village Conservation Area (RVCA).
an extension at the front of the property above the shopfront to provide 1 x self-contained flat above (use class C3) at second floor level, and erection of a new three storey building at the rear of the property to provide 2 x self-contained flats (use class C3) above an open loading bay; with associated bin and cycle store
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- HA4 8JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, street scene and the Ruislip Village Conservation Area (RVCA)
- The effects of the proposed three-storey building to the rear on the living conditions of occupiers of No's 1 and 3 Midcroft with regards to overlooking
- Whether the proposed three-storey building would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers regarding outlook and daylight
What decided it
The cumulative harm to the conservation area, neighbouring amenity through overlooking, and future occupiers' outlook could not be justified by the limited public benefits of three additional residential units.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE1HE1DMHB1DMHB4DMHB11DMHB12D4HC1D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 207
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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