Planning appeal decision
14 Larne Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8DR
Planning appeal 3318855 at 14 Larne Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8DR (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of an existing 2-bed bungalow and building a new 4-bedroom bungalow with a habitable roof space, including side dormer, raising the ridge of the main roof, roof lights and solar panels
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- HA4 8DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed design, particularly the angled front elevation and extensive black timber cladding, would harm the character and appearance of the area by disrupting the regular rhythm and symmetrical appearance of the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part One- Strategic Policies (2012)Policy DMHB 11 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2 - Development Management Policies (2020)Policy DMHB 12 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2 - Development Management Policies (2020)
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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