Planning appeal decision
2 Hilliard Road, Northwood, HA6 1SN
Planning appeal 3300846 at 2 Hilliard Road, Northwood, HA6 1SN (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of part 1-storey part 2-storey 2-bedroom detached dwelling with associated garden and bins and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- HA6 1SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 2-8 Hilliard Road with particular regards to outlook and privacy
- Whether or not the appeal scheme would be at risk of flooding
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would appear as an incongruous addition to the area and would harm the privacy and outlook of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to the development plan policies protecting character and living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy BE1Policy DMH 6Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy D3Policy HC1Policy DMEI 9Policy DMEI 10Policy SI12Policy SI13
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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