Planning appeal decision
9 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HH
Planning appeal 3317900 at 9 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HH (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its impact on the sycamore tree.
the ‘erection of a first floor extension above ground floor extension approved under application reference 688/APP/2021/4555
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA4 0HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its impact on the sycamore tree
What decided it
The existence of a fallback option with similar impacts to the tree was the material consideration that overcame the limited conflict with the development plan and justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMHB 11DMHB 14G1G7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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