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

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

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.

Framework references: 130, 111

Plan policies cited: Policy BE1, Policy DMHB 11, Policy DMHB 12, Policy DMHD 1, Policy DMAV 1, Policy DMT 6

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