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Dismissed22 June 20233315349

3-4 Gilbert Street, Hounslow, TW3 1QS

Planning appeal 3315349 at 3-4 Gilbert Street, Hounslow, TW3 1QS (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 22 June 2023 by Inspector Normington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of a four storey mixed use building containing office space on the ground floor and large House of Multiple Occupation (13 rooms) on the upper floors with balconies following the demolition of the existing building

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Normington S
Postcode
TW3 1QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether the proposed development would result in an unacceptable loss of office space within a Key Existing Office Location
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of nearby properties with particular regard to loss of daylight, outlook, disturbance and privacy
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of the proposed development with particular regard to the amount of useable community space
  • Whether adequate provision is made for cycle parking

What decided it

The proposed development's scale, mass and height would appear unacceptably prominent and dominant in relation to the local context and street hierarchy, and would result in unacceptable loss of office space without required supporting evidence.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC4Policy ED2Policy SC10Policy SC5Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D8Policy T5

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