Planning appeal decision
65 The Grove, Ealing, London, W5 5LL
Planning appeal 3306348 at 65 The Grove, Ealing, London, W5 5LL (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 8 February 2023 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining residential properties, with particular regard to noise and privacy.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- W5 5LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining residential properties, with particular regard to noise and privacy
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining residential properties through increased noise and disturbance, which could not be adequately mitigated by conditions, outweighed the limited economic and social benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D14Ealing Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (2012) Policy 1.1(g)Ealing Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (2012) Policy 1.1(j)Ealing Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (2012) Policy 2.10Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013) Policy 7AEaling Development Management Development Plan Document (2013) Policy 7B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 55
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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