Planning appeal decision
First Floor Flat, 53 Mafeking Avenue, Hounslow, Brentford, TW8 0NL
Planning appeal 3314085 at First Floor Flat, 53 Mafeking Avenue, Hounslow, Brentford, TW8 0NL (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Paul's Brentford Conservation Area.
loft conversion complete with dormer and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- TW8 0NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Paul's Brentford Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension, viewed in the context of an altered roofscape with similar existing extensions and with matching materials, would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area despite not fully complying with supplementary planning guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy SC7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195
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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