7 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NU

Planning appeal 3288731 at 7 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NU (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space.

Retrospective application for conversion of existing single dwelling into 3 residential units

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gunn J
Postcode: W3 0NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including any impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Saxon Drive arising from the position of the entrance to the ground floor flat, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether the development provides adequate cycle and refuse storage facilities

What decided it

The second floor flat's usable floorspace of 29 sqm falls significantly below the 50 sqm minimum requirement for a 1-bed flat under Policy D6 of the London Plan, and this breach of space standards cannot be justified by other material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6Policy D3Policy D4Policy D14Policy T5Policy SI7Policy SI8Policy 3.5Policies 7.47A7B
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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