Planning appeal decision
26 Cardington Square, Hounslow, TW4 6AH
Planning appeal 3281894 at 26 Cardington Square, Hounslow, TW4 6AH (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the locality.
the construction of new three-bedroom detached dwelling-house
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- TW4 6AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the locality
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of current and future occupants as a result of privacy, enclosure, and quality of private garden space
- Whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate compliance with the Development Plan with regards to greenhouse gas emissions
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the locality and would provide inadequate private garden space for future occupants, contrary to the design-led policies of the Local Plan and London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy CC1LP Policy CC2LP Policy SC5LP Policy SC6LP Policy EQ2London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6
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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