Planning appeal decision
10 Essex Road, Acton, W3 9JA
Planning appeal 3281673 at 10 Essex Road, Acton, W3 9JA (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 proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
mansard roof over the main part of the building with sloping roofs to all four sides to create an additional habitable unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- W3 9JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development would appropriately support the circular economy, with regard to refuse facilities
- whether the development would appropriately facilitate and encourage future occupiers to cycle, with regard to cycle storage
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the mansard roof disrupting the roofscape and symmetry of the paired properties was determinative.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D6Policy 7.4Policy 7APolicy SI7Policy SI8Policy T5
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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