®Planning appeal decision
42 Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NG
Planning appeal 3315737 at 42 Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 10 October 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 and 2 Newlyn Close and 40 Pield Heath Road in respect of outlook and privacy, and the occupiers of 3 Newlyn Close, 46 Pield Heath Road and 2 Micawber Avenue in respect of privacy.
the demolition of a two-storey building with rear dormers used as an existing bed and breakfast, and the erection of stepped back three-storey residential development comprising of seven flats, alterations to existing drop kerb, all associated external works and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- UB8 3NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 and 2 Newlyn Close and 40 Pield Heath Road in respect of outlook and privacy, and the occupiers of 3 Newlyn Close, 46 Pield Heath Road and 2 Micawber Avenue in respect of privacy
- whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix to meet local housing needs
- whether the proposal would make appropriate provision to effectively manage local on-street parking
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety with particular regard to vehicular egress from the site
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and privacy, combined with the failure to provide a suitable housing mix and the absence of a secured mechanism to manage parking impacts, rendered the proposal unacceptable despite its benefits for housing supply.
The moderate weight attributed to the benefit of seven additional two-bedroom flats supporting housing supply was insufficient to outweigh the multiple harms and associated policy conflicts identified in relation to living conditions, housing mix, and parking management.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHB 11Policy DMH 2Policy H10Policy T4Policy DMT 2Policy DMT 6Policy D3Policy BE1Policy DMHB 12Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 124Paragraph 57
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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