Scouts Headquarters, 2A Eastbourne Avenue, Acton , London, W3 6JN

Planning appeal 3319130 at Scouts Headquarters, 2A Eastbourne Avenue, Acton , London, W3 6JN (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposal on the provision of social infrastructure in the area.

the demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 3 storey building to accommodate 6 flats with associated car parking, bins and cycle storage, private amenity space and associated changes to the boundary treatment

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harrison F
Postcode: W3 6JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

effect of the proposal on the provision of social infrastructure in the area
effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 2 Eastbourne Avenue and 67 Emanuel Avenue, with regard to outlook
effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of Flat 2, with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal's substantial height and depth would create a bulky, dominant development that erodes the existing open qualities of the locality and appears visually incongruous with the prevailing character and appearance of the area, in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D8Policy H9Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy 7DPolicy 3.5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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