Planning appeal decision
4 St. Catherines Road, Ruislip, HA4 7RU
Planning appeal 3293144 at 4 St. Catherines Road, Ruislip, HA4 7RU (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition to retain the materials used in the construction of the external surfaces of the appeal scheme would have on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a 2-storey side and rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21875/APP/2021/1603, dated 16 June 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- HA4 7RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the condition to retain the materials used in the construction of the external surfaces of the appeal scheme would have on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extensive and dominating use of dark grey/black weather boarding creates a stark and jarring contrast to the surrounding area, resulting in harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy DMHB 11.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHB 11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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