Planning appeal decision
4 Church Close, West Drayton, UB7 7PY
Planning appeal 3315732 at 4 Church Close, West Drayton, UB7 7PY (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 30 August 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on parking and highway safety.
the conversion of existing 6 people C4 HMO to a 7 people sui generis HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- UB7 7PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on parking and highway safety
What decided it
The absence of clear firm evidence demonstrating that the one-space parking shortfall would result in unacceptable highway safety impacts, combined with the site's sustainable location with good public transport accessibility and cycling provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMT 1DMT 2DMT 6T4T6T6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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