Planning appeal decision
26 Creswick Road, Acton, London, W3 9HF
Planning appeal 3292281 at 26 Creswick Road, Acton, London, W3 9HF (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a single storey, with basement level, dwelling house following demolition of existing rear garden outbuildings
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- W3 9HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 26 Creswick Road
What decided it
The limited visual impact of the sunken dwelling and the material benefit of creating one new dwelling in accordance with Government objectives outweighed the limited harm to the character of the area.
The limited harm to the character of the area from the creation of a new dwelling and garden division was outweighed by the material consideration of boosting housing supply in accordance with Government objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7BPolicy 7.4Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document 2013Policy 1.1Ealing Development Strategy 2012Policy D1Policy D4London Plan 2021
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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