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Dismissed27 July 20233314366

72 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PL

Planning appeal 3314366 at 72 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PL (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a building to provide 3 x 1-bed and 6 x 2-bed flats with associated parking and amenity space

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Benson E
Postcode
UB8 1PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effects on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in respect of overlooking, outlook and loss of light
  • Whether there would be noise and disturbance resulting from the use of the access to the parking area (Appeal B only)
  • Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for future residents (Appeal B only)
  • Whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory mix of housing (Appeal A only)

What decided it

The scale, massing and design of both proposed developments would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and create unacceptably overbearing effects on neighbouring occupiers, contrary to development plan policies and national guidance requiring high quality design-led development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy DM HB12Policy D3Policy D4Policy DMH2Policy H10Policy D6

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