Planning appeal decision
433-439 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3ET
Planning appeal 3290358 at 433-439 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3ET (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of office/ storage and change of use from selling and display of motor vehicles to construction of a block comprising of 7 self contained units with, cycle, bin store and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- UB1 3ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to noise and disturbance, outlook, light and privacy
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with respect to the quality of internal and outdoor space
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for inclusive and accessible accommodation
- whether the proposal would provide appropriate facilities for cycle parking
- the effect of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to parking
What decided it
The cumulative weight of harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier amenity, accessibility, cycle provision and highway safety, which together outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy 1.1Policy 1.2Policy 2.1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8Policy G5Policy D14Policy D6Policy 7APolicy 3.5Policy 7DPolicy SI 8Policy D7Policy H2Policy T5Policy T4Policy T6
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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