Planning appeal decision
46A Devonshire Road, London, W4 2HD
Planning appeal 3312981 at 46A Devonshire Road, London, W4 2HD (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Chiswick High Road Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- W4 2HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Chiswick High Road Conservation Area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 39 and 41 Annandale Road, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupiers through direct overlooking of their only private outdoor spaces outweighed the acceptable character and appearance impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CC1CC2CC4SC7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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