West Drayton Fish Bar, 14 Sipson Road, WEST DRAYTON, UB7 9DP

roof extension and internal alteration to improve the existing residential unit above shop and creation of one additional flat above existing residential unit. Existing residential unit is part of the current fish and chip shop and not suitable for family accommodation

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hunter A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to any noise and odour from the proposed flue
the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the building, the terrace and the area, with particular regard to its design, scale, and density

What decided it

The lack of precise details regarding noise and odour emissions from the proposed extraction flue meant the Inspector could not be satisfied that harmful effects to neighbouring occupiers could be adequately controlled, causing the proposal to conflict with development plan policies on amenity and takeaway uses.

Plan policies cited: Policy D6, Policy DMHB16, Policy DMHB11, Policy DMTC4, Policy D14, Policy BE1, Policy DMHB12, Policy DMHD1

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