Planning appeal decision
183 Princes Gardens, Acton, London, W3 0LT
Planning appeal 3318774 at 183 Princes Gardens, Acton, London, W3 0LT (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the preservation or enhancement of the Hanger Hill (Garden) Estate Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the installation of replacement windows in the front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- W3 0LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the preservation or enhancement of the Hanger Hill (Garden) Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement UPVC windows adversely impact the character and appearance of the host property and fail to preserve or enhance the special qualities of the Conservation Area, with limited public benefits insufficient to outweigh the identified less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7BPolicy 7CPolicy 7.4Policy D4Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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