4 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 2PJ

Planning appeal 3286068 at 4 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 2PJ (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 15 July 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ealing Town Centre Conservation Area.

change of use of single family residential unit (Use Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Large HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis); First floor rear/side extension; Second floor rear extension; Roof extension to rear (main) roof slope incorporating a balcony and installation of two roof lights to front roof slope”

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Chalk M
Postcode: W5 2PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ealing Town Centre Conservation Area
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
Whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
Whether it would provide acceptable storage for refuse, recycling and bicycles and the effect on parking demand

What decided it

The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area which, when weighed against the limited public benefits of additional accommodation, would not be justified, and the proposal would also fail to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers and neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7.4 DPDPolicy 7B DPDPolicy T5 LPPolicy D1 LPPolicy D3 LPPolicy D6 LPPolicy H9 LP

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