Planning appeal decision
24 Wood Lane, Ruislip, HA4 6EX
Planning appeal 3292279 at 24 Wood Lane, Ruislip, HA4 6EX (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 3 May 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed outbuilding would comprise a new, separate and self-contained dwelling.
Erection of a single storey garden annex structure
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- HA4 6EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed outbuilding would comprise a new, separate and self-contained dwelling
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed building would not be occupied as a separate self-contained dwelling but only as ancillary accommodation to the main house, which could be secured by condition, and the discrete rear siting would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHD2Policy DMH6Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy DMHB16Policy DMHB18London Plan policy D6
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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