Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of 45 Seaton Gardens, Ruislip, HA4 0BB
Planning appeal 3282910 at Land to the Rear of 45 Seaton Gardens, Ruislip, HA4 0BB (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 14 February 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 45 and 47 Seaton Gardens, with particular regard to outlook.
Construction of one new two storey dwelling with associated parking and vehicular crossover
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- HA4 0BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 45 and 47 Seaton Gardens, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The separation distance of approximately 16 metres between the proposed dwelling and the rear elevation of No 45, combined with the retention of uninterrupted outlook over neighbouring gardens, was sufficient to ensure acceptable living conditions for neighbouring occupiers despite the increased sense of enclosure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHB 11Policy DMH6Policy SI5Policy SI2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 185
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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