Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 56 Briarwood Drive, With Access From Oakdale Avenue, Northwood, HA6 1PW
Planning appeal 3296093 at Land Rear of 56 Briarwood Drive, With Access From Oakdale Avenue, Northwood, HA6 1PW (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be accessible and inclusive for all users.
construction of a two-storey detached house with associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- HA6 1PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would be accessible and inclusive for all users
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The development would not be accessible and inclusive for all users due to the site's topography and constraints preventing practical achievement of step-free access and wheelchair-accessible parking, conflicting with Policies BE1, DMHB11, D5 and D7.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHB11Policy DMH6Policy DMBH12Policy D5Policy D7Policy D1Policy D3Policy 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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