Planning appeal decision
20 Nicholls Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3JL
Planning appeal 3309332 at 20 Nicholls Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3JL (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing building and erection of 1 x 2- storey dwelling, incorporating basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- UB8 3JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier at 22 Nicholls Avenue with regard to outlook and light
- Whether the proposed accommodation would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the outlook from bedroom 5
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's height would disrupt the uniform character of the street and cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, outweighing the benefits of brownfield redevelopment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMHB 11BE1DMHB 1DMHB 12D6
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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