®Planning appeal decision
126 Barrowgate Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4QP
Planning appeal 3294190 at 126 Barrowgate Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4QP (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and Turnham Green Conservation Area.
demolition of detached garage, replacement two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, associated with the subdivision of the ground floor to form three residential units, hard and soft landscaping to front and rear, cycle and waste storage and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- W4 4QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and Turnham Green Conservation Area
- whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the development would be acceptable with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- whether or not the proposal would make adequate provision to reduce energy use and carbon emissions
What decided it
The delivery of a net gain of 2 dwellings on previously developed brownfield land within a settlement, given substantial weight under Framework guidance, outweighed the modest conflict with development plan policies regarding outlook for some bedrooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy SC7Policy SC6Policy EQ1Policy SI 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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