50 St. Martins Approach, Ruislip, HA4 7QQ

Planning appeal 3296373 at 50 St. Martins Approach, Ruislip, HA4 7QQ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would constitute a separate unit of residential accommodation rather than an ancillary use; and if so, the effect on living conditions of occupiers of the annex and host dwellings with regard to internal space and outdoor private space, flood risk, character and appearance; and the effect on car parking.

Detached annexe for an elderly relative

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Brooker M
Postcode: HA4 7QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would constitute a separate unit of residential accommodation rather than an ancillary use; and if so, the effect on living conditions of occupiers of the annex and host dwellings with regard to internal space and outdoor private space, flood risk, character and appearance; and the effect on car parking

What decided it

The limited size, scale of facilities, and proximity of the annexe to the host dwelling, combined with the appellant's undertaking to restrict use to purposes ancillary to the main dwelling secured by condition, meant the proposal would not constitute a separate residential unit and would not adversely affect living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMHD 2Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMT 6

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