37 Wolsey Close, SOUTHALL, UB2 4NQ

the erection of a single storey extension and the material change of use of the property to six self-contained flats

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hawkins S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice have occurred
The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the notice requirements are excessive
Whether the period specified for compliance is reasonable

What decided it

The extension fails to integrate satisfactorily with the building and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to development plan policies, and the notice requirements for removing kitchen sinks are disproportionate given the realistic fallback position of permitted development.

Plan policies cited: Policy 7.4 of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document, Policy 7B of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document, Policy D3 of the London Plan

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