279 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8DR

Demolition of existing house and outhouses and erection of a new building containing 7 flats

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Scott A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
The living conditions of future occupants with regards to external living space
The living conditions of adjacent occupants by way of overlooking and loss of privacy
Whether or not the proposal would be inclusive design in relation to access

What decided it

The proposal would result in harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future and adjacent residents, and lack inclusive accessibility, with no material considerations to outweigh these conflicts with the development plan.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy BE1, Policy DMHB 11, Policy DMHB 12, Policy DMHB 18, Policy D4, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D7

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