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Dismissed8 March 20223277547

Popin Cafe, 1 Crown Close, Hayes, UB3 3BJ

Planning appeal 3277547 at Popin Cafe, 1 Crown Close, Hayes, UB3 3BJ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 8 March 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal with respect to the external appearance of the building (AA.2.(1)(e)).

described as, “Additional two storeys proposed to form two additional self contained flats. Principal elevations, materials and finishes to match existing. Existing entrance to flats retained. Existing storage, waste facilities retained for use of new flats. Each new bedroom proposed with adequate natural light

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
UB3 3BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal with respect to the external appearance of the building (AA.2.(1)(e))
  • the effect of the proposal with respect to the impact on the amenity of neighbouring premises (AA.2.(1)(g))
  • whether the building was constructed before 1st July 1948 (AA.1.(b))
  • the effect of the proposal with respect to the air traffic and defence asset impacts of the development (AA.2.(1)(b))
  • the effect of the proposal with respect to the transport and highways impacts of the development (AA.2.(1)(a))

What decided it

The proposal fails to comply with multiple prior approval requirements under the GPDO, specifically regarding external appearance, neighbour amenity, building construction date, and air traffic safeguarding, making prior approval impossible to grant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHD 1Policy DMAV 1Policy DMT 6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 111

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