Planning appeal decision
88 Westbury Avenue, Southall, UB1 2XA
Planning appeal 3311181 at 88 Westbury Avenue, Southall, UB1 2XA (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
Single storey side extension to a two-storey end of terrace house, with removal of a link between the main building and a detached outbuilding
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- UB1 2XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The side extension's staggered roofline, multiple skylights, eaves overhang, and narrow proportions create a prominent and discordant feature that harms the character and appearance of the area contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy 7.4 of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)Policy 7B of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy 1.1 of the Ealing Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (2012)Policy 1.2 of the Ealing Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (2012)
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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