Planning appeal decision
18 Wolverton Gardens, Flat 5, London, W5 3LJ
Planning appeal 3278547 at 18 Wolverton Gardens, Flat 5, London, W5 3LJ (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Creffield Conservation Area.
extension of the attic creating a pitched roof over the existing side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- W5 3LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Creffield Conservation Area
What decided it
The complicated roof configuration and dominant side dormer would be out of keeping with the prevailing character of the conservation area and would not be outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1D3D4Policy 7.4Policy 7B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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