41 Colne Avenue, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7AL

Planning appeal 3320742 at 41 Colne Avenue, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7AL (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 28 September 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.

a “rear extension part single storey (6m) and part double storey (3m)

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Thomas M
Postcode: UB7 7AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
the effect of the proposed first floor side-facing bedroom window on the living conditions of the occupants of 43 Colne Avenue with respect to privacy
the effect of the proposed first floor rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants and future occupants of the appeal site in respect of natural light and ventilation
the effect of the proposal on flood risk on the site and elsewhere

What decided it

The proposed first floor rear extension would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Area of Special Local Character, conflicting with local plan policies requiring extensions to be subservient and respectful of architectural style.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHD 1Policy D3Policy D6Policy EM6Policy DMEI 9Policy SI 12

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