Planning appeal decision
38 Fauconberg Road, London, W4 3JU
Planning appeal 3283547 at 38 Fauconberg Road, London, W4 3JU (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 1 April 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 host building and the greater locality.
Proposed timber fence with brick piers and reconstructed stone pier caps fixed to existing boundary wall (revised scheme)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- W4 3JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the greater locality
What decided it
The height and material of the fence create an incongruous, inauthentic and defensive appearance that is disproportionate to the street scene and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC7
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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