Planning appeal decision
48 Kent Avenue, London, W13 8BH
Planning appeal 3281618 at 48 Kent Avenue, London, W13 8BH (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Fitzsimon D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed outbuilding on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.
a detached ancillary outbuilding/pool house and bar with plant/storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fitzsimon D
- Postcode
- W13 8BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed outbuilding on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
- The effect of the proposed outbuilding on the living conditions of nearby residents
What decided it
The existence of a Certificate of Lawful Development for an outbuilding with the same footprint but 2.5 metres height meant the marginal additional 500mm height would not cause material harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy 7.4Policy 7B
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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