Planning appeal decision
6 Ashbourne Road, London, W5 3ED
Planning appeal 3314814 at 6 Ashbourne Road, London, W5 3ED (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Estate Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the laying of hardstanding in the front garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- W5 3ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The hardstanding as laid is an extensive new surface that harms the character and appearance of the conservation area and fails to accord with statutory duties and development plan policies, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMDPD Policy 7.4DMDPD Policy 7BDMDPD Policy 7CLondon Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1
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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