Planning appeal decision
49-53 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3DN
Planning appeal 3303998 at 49-53 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3DN (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is an identified local need for this type of specialist housing.
the erection of a detached single-storey building for use as a care home for people with learning difficulties and special needs (Class C2)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- TW3 3BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there is an identified local need for this type of specialist housing
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The demonstration of identified local need for specialist housing for people with learning difficulties, supported by the Hounslow Market Position Statement projecting 80 additional beds required by 2025, combined with the absence of unacceptable harm to character, appearance, or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC8Policy CC1Policy CC2
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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