Planning appeal decision
64, Northfield Road, Hounslow, TW5 9JF
Planning appeal 3281631 at 64, Northfield Road, Hounslow, TW5 9JF (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
the erection of a part single part two storey side extension to the house
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
- Postcode
- TW5 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area due to its excessive width relative to the host dwelling and non-compliance with the requirement for ground floor setback.
The harm to character and appearance outweighed any neutral design considerations such as matching materials and absence of terracing effect.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC7
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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