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Dismissed29 September 20233319518

41 Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2RP

Planning appeal 3319518 at 41 Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2RP (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 29 September 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the “Use of outbuilding at the rear of garden as a habitable room for guests

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
UB3 2RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of the occupants of 43 Grange Road by reason of noise or disturbance
  • the effect on the living conditions of future occupants of the outbuilding and the occupants of 41 Grange Road

What decided it

The outbuilding as designed would provide all facilities for independent residential occupation (kitchen, living/sleeping area, WC, shower room, independent access), making it a self-contained dwelling that would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and breach local policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMHD 2Policy DMHB 11(B)

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