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Allowed8 December 20223306655

18 Steele Road, London, W4 5AF

Planning appeal 3306655 at 18 Steele Road, London, W4 5AF (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector Couper C, 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.

to ‘add a small roof terrace at second floor level above the existing rear addition roof with a 1.7m high obscured glass screen. The new terrace will be accessed from the existing loft outrigger extension through a new set of patio doors, the terrace floor will be finished with timber decking

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
W4 5AF

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 neighbouring occupiers, with particular regards to noise and overlooking

What decided it

The proposed development, being located in the rearward elevation above an existing outrigger and enclosed by an obscured glazed screen, would not be prominent in the streetscene or rear courtyards and would not significantly impact neighbouring amenities, thereby complying with relevant design and amenity policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D14EDMP Policy 7BEDMP Policy 7.4

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