5 Heathcroft, London, W5 3BY

Planning appeal 3309163 at 5 Heathcroft, London, W5 3BY (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymill) Estate Conservation Area.

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Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Pearce S
Postcode: W5 3BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymill) Estate Conservation Area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the adjacent occupiers of no. 3 and 7 Heathcroft, with regards to outlook

What decided it

The harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with the adverse effect on neighbours' living conditions through poor outlook, could not be justified by the private benefits claimed and conflicted with the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 1.1Policy 1.2Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy 7CPolicy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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