Planning appeal decision
5 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA
Planning appeal 3281811 at 5 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 29 October 2021 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of gates, brick piers & railings
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- HA6 2XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The wide variety of existing front boundary treatments in the area means the proposed railings would not appear out of place and would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the Copsewood Estate Area of Special Local Character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB 1Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 6Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHB 14Policy DMHD 1Policy HC1
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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