Planning appeal decision
26, Half Acre Road, Hanwell, W7 3JJ
Planning appeal 3298367 at 26, Half Acre Road, Hanwell, W7 3JJ (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, with due regard to the Churchfields Conservation Area.
retrospective permission sought for retention of previously constructed raised platforms, boundary fencing, outbuilding and pergola
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- W7 3JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, with due regard to the Churchfields Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The scale and design of the outbuilding and pergola together, combined with the intrusive overlooking and oppressive impact on neighbouring residents' privacy and outlook, caused significant harm that could not be justified by private benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 London PlanPolicy D3 London PlanPolicy D4 London PlanPolicy D6 London PlanPolicy 1.2 Development Strategy 2026Policy 1.1 Development StrategyPolicy 7.4 DMDPDPolicy 7B DMDPDPolicy 7C DMDPD
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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