Planning appeal decision
81 Lothian Avenue, Hayes, UB4 0EQ
Planning appeal 3293492 at 81 Lothian Avenue, Hayes, UB4 0EQ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the development of a first floor rear extension (as shown in the approximate position hatched in blue on the attached plan)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- UB4 0EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook
What decided it
The first-floor extension would create an unacceptable overbearing impact on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property at 79 Lothian Avenue by significantly dominating the outlook from their garden.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHD1Policy DMHB11
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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