Planning appeal decision
52 Dale Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8AU
Planning appeal 3320389 at 52 Dale Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8AU (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 14 August 2023 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area.
Two storey side extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension (following demolition of side garage addition and single store y rear extension)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- UB4 8AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions are of acceptable scale, bulk and design appearing sufficiently subordinate to the host dwelling and do not result in significant material harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, semi-detached pair or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part One – Strategic Policies (November 2012)Policy DMHB 11 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two – Development Management Policies (January 2020)Policy DMHB 12 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two – Development Management Policies (January 2020)Policy DMHD 1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two – Development Management Policies (January 2020)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
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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