Planning appeal decision
56 Heathside, Whitton, Hounslow, TW4 5NN
Planning appeal 3282498 at 56 Heathside, Whitton, Hounslow, TW4 5NN (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the openness of the adjacent MOL.
for the erection of 1 no. single storey 2 bed dwelling house with associated hard and soft landscaping, including modifications to retained existing dwelling's porch
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- TW4 5NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the openness of the adjacent MOL
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area resulting from locating the dwelling in an incongruous position inconsistent with the spacious rear garden pattern clearly outweighs the limited benefits of providing a single additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP13Policy LP1Policy LP39
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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