®Planning appeal decision
Homebase, Syon Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5QE
Planning appeal 3287726 at Homebase, Syon Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5QE (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Vyse J, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with Government policies for conserving and enhancing the historic environment in the National Planning Policy Framework (Chapter 16).
Demolition of existing buildings and car parks and erection of buildings to provide residential units, a replacement retail foodstore, additional commercial/business/service space and flexible community space (Homebase); and outline application for residential homes plus flexible non-residential space, access, bus turning, car and cycle parking and landscaping (Tesco)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- other · Called In Planning Application
- Procedure
- Inquiry
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Vyse J
- Postcode
- TW7 5QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with Government policies for conserving and enhancing the historic environment in the National Planning Policy Framework (Chapter 16)
- The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with the development plan for the area
What decided it
The substantial public benefits of housing delivery (including affordable housing) and brownfield regeneration were found to outweigh the less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets and other identified conflicts with the development plan.
The public benefits of the scheme, including substantial weight for brownfield regeneration and delivery of up to 2,150 homes (750 affordable), were found to outweigh the great weight given to less than substantial harm to numerous designated heritage assets and moderate harm to character and appearance, resulting in permission being granted despite conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 57Paragraph 120Paragraph 123Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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