Planning appeal decision
33 Yew Tree Road, London, W12 0TJ
Planning appeal 3319943 at 33 Yew Tree Road, London, W12 0TJ (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 30 May 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 host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Oak and Wormholt Conservation Area.
the erection of a front porch extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- W12 0TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Oak and Wormholt Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Old Oak and Wormholt Conservation Area, and the modest private benefits would not outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy DC1Policy DC8Policy DC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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