Planning appeal decision
41 Highfield Drive, UB108AW
Planning appeal 3306490 at 41 Highfield Drive, UB108AW (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
single story rear extension, a first floor rear extension infilling the area to the side of the existing first floor rear addition, a roof extension with two rear dormers to provide additional second floor living accommodation and a two storey front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- UB10 8AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 43 Highfield Drive with regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would detract from the character and appearance of the area through its bulky and prominent appearance in the street scene, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property through overbearing impact and loss of outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1 of the Local Plan: Part 1 Strategic Policies 2012Policy DMHB 11 of the Local Plan Part 2 Development Management Policies 2020Policy DMHD 1 of the Local Plan Part 2 Development Management Policies 2020Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
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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