Planning appeal decision
40A Windmill Hill, Ruislip, HA4 8PX
Planning appeal 3288792 at 40A Windmill Hill, Ruislip, HA4 8PX (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
Conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with front dormer and rear rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- HA4 8PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The scale and proportions of the proposed rear dormer window would dominate the rear roof slope and cause harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, contrary to Local Plan policy DMHD1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP2 policy DMHD1Local Plan Part 1 policy BE1LP2 policy DMHB11
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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