Planning appeal decision
5 Woodford Crescent, Northwood, Pinner, HA5 3TZ
Planning appeal 3281479 at 5 Woodford Crescent, Northwood, Pinner, HA5 3TZ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and wraparound canopy extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- HA5 3TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The canopy's unsympathetic design and materials (wood and perspex) were fundamentally at odds with the character of the host dwelling and local plan requirements, whereas the extension's minor deviations from the approved scheme did not result in material harm to character and appearance when properly assessed against policy criteria.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHD1Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12
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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