Planning appeal decision
23 Norwich Road, Northwood, HA6 1ND
Planning appeal 3307539 at 23 Norwich Road, Northwood, HA6 1ND (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed 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.
installation of a metal railing at parapet level as a protection edge
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- HA6 1ND
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 21 and 25 Norwich Road with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The railings would be a relatively discreet, lightweight addition that respects the art deco architectural style of the dwelling and would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance, or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMHD 1DMHB 11DMHB 12
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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