Planning appeal decision
31 Barrowgate Road, London, W4 4QX
Planning appeal 3291269 at 31 Barrowgate Road, London, W4 4QX (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 29 April 2022 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development could be put to an alternative use in future.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- W4 4QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development could be put to an alternative use in future
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Wellesley Road Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 14 Burlington Gardens, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, which is not outweighed by any public benefits, is sufficient in itself to dismiss the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy SC7Hounslow Local Plan 2015-2030 Volume OneLondon Borough of Hounslow Residential Extensions Guidelines (2017)
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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