Planning appeal decision
40A Flamborough Road, Ruislip, HA4 0DJ
Planning appeal 3321181 at 40A Flamborough Road, Ruislip, HA4 0DJ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 6 September 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 area.
a ground floor single storey rear extension, with internal alterations and roof lights
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- HA4 0DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the occupants of the host property would experience appropriate living conditions having regard to the availability of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The extension's subordinate design, limited streetscene visibility, matching materials, and retention of adequate private garden amenity space meant it would not harm character and appearance nor compromise living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHD 1
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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