Planning appeal decision
117 Grange Road, Ealing, London, W5 3PH
Planning appeal 3289235 at 117 Grange Road, Ealing, London, W5 3PH (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 15 February 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal, including its effect on protected trees, preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Ealing Common Conservation Area.
demolish the existing side extension, garage and porch to the front of the house. These are to be replaced with a new side and rear extension. A loft conversion is proposed converting the rear hip to a gable to provide sufficient head room. An inverted dormer on the East provides natural morning light. Reworking of side elevations to adjust awkward non-original window locations. Introduction of a small swimming pool in the rear garden. Reworking of the front garden to form a carriage driveway arrangement including relocation of the on street parking bay location to facilitate this
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- W5 3PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal, including its effect on protected trees, preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Ealing Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The prominent and incongruous inverted dormer and the likely loss of trees to accommodate the swimming pool would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1G75.107.47C
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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