Planning appeal decision
Rear of 68 Park Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HL
Planning appeal 3311736 at Rear of 68 Park Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HL (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 21 July 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Chiswick House Conservation Area.
Demolition of double garage and the erection of one bedroom self-build house with roof mounted solar panels and associated car parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- W4 3HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Chiswick House Conservation Area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers having specific regard to external amenity space
- whether the proposal would include appropriate measures to meet carbon reduction and sustainable construction objectives
- whether the proposal would encourage travel choices to meet the Council's sustainable transport objectives
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's contemporary design rooted in local context would preserve and enhance the conservation area character, and all four main issues were resolved in the appellant's favour.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy SC5Policy EQ1Policy EQ2Policy EC2Policy D6Policy SI2Policy SI3
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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