5 Nicholas Way, Northwood, HA6 2TR

Planning appeal 3281455 at 5 Nicholas Way, Northwood, HA6 2TR (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the introduction of gabled roof features to the forward projecting gables on the character and appearance of the area.

a Two storey, 4-bed dwelling with habitable roofspace, railings and gates, parking and amenity space involving demolition of existing dwelling without complying with a planning condition attached to planning permission Ref 2443/APP/2019/4085, dated 14 April 2020

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Burnham T
Postcode: HA6 2TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the introduction of gabled roof features to the forward projecting gables on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The introduction of substantial gabled roof features to the forward projecting wings would add excessive bulk to the front of the property, making it an overly dominant and incongruous feature within the street-scene that conflicts with the established character of the area and local design policies.

Good design forms a necessary core of any scheme and should be afforded substantial weight; the proposal fails to achieve this and conflicts with the development plan, therefore the appeal should be dismissed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB 1Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 6Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy D3Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 126Paragraph 134

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