Planning appeal decision
256A Whitton Dene, Isleworth, TW7 7LU
Planning appeal 3295163 at 256A Whitton Dene, Isleworth, TW7 7LU (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
build a 1 bedroom 2 person flat (GIA 64.55sqm) on top of 2 purpose built flats, detached building to increase by 2.6m
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- TW7 7LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would make an appropriate contribution towards minimising carbon emissions
- whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to internal and garden space
What decided it
The proposed development would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its disproportionate scale, massing and prominence in the streetscene, contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CC1CC2SC1SC4EQ1EQ2SC5London Plan policy D4London Plan policy SI2London Plan policy SI5London Plan policy D6
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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