Planning appeal decision
263, Horn Lane, Acton, W3 9EH
Planning appeal 3281213 at 263, Horn Lane, Acton, W3 9EH (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties with particular regard to noise, disturbance and air pollution.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- W3 9EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties with particular regard to noise, disturbance and air pollution
What decided it
The absence of appropriate noise and emissions assessments and mitigation evidence meant the Inspector could not be sure that acceptable living conditions could be secured for nearby residential occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D13Policy D14Policy SI1Policy 7APolicy 7BPolicy D6
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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