Planning appeal decision
68 Princes Gardens, London, W3 0LQ
Planning appeal 3307612 at 68 Princes Gardens, London, W3 0LQ (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed roller shutters would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area.
two new dormers on rear slope with three light casement 1.8m wide x 1.2m high, clad in lead with a flat roof, a timber fascia and a timber cornice moulding, including installation of external roller shutter (shutter box to be hidden internally) on both windows. Dormer design to comply with Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area Design Guide (Part 3 – point 8). Front and rear roof replacement to comply with Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area Design Guide (Part 3 – point 13). Roof structure replacement subject to structural survey
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- W3 0LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed roller shutters would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roller shutters, located on the rear elevation and not visible in the streetscene, would not harm the character and appearance of the Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area and would comply with the statutory duty to preserve or enhance conservation area character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy HC1Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document 2013 Policy 7CEaling Development Management Development Plan Document 2013 Policy 7.4London Plan 2021 Policy D4
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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