Planning appeal decision
182A Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9SB
Planning appeal 3294236 at 182A Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9SB (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 18 October 2022 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Rear dormer and extension over rear outrigger and front rooflights to create a new studio flat at roof level
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- W13 9SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for the future occupiers with particular regard to internal living space and external amenity space
What decided it
The adverse impact on character and appearance caused by the visually incongruous bulky storage facilities required by the development, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6Ealing Development Core Strategy Policy 1.1Ealing Development Core Strategy Policy 1.2Ealing Development Management DPD Policy 7.4Ealing Development Management DPD Policy 7BEaling Development Management DPD Policy 3.5Ealing Development Management DPD Policy 7D
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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