Planning appeal decision
46 Willow Grove, Ruislip, HA4 6DF
Planning appeal 3321601 at 46 Willow Grove, Ruislip, HA4 6DF (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof alterations and extension on the street scene.
replacing existing back kitchen extension and conservatory for the single extension. Conversion of the loft space to habitable use including both sides conversion from hip to gable end and rising of the roof height. The new roof will have two dormers at the front and two at the back. Erection of the porch (line with the existing bay windows)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- HA4 6DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof alterations and extension on the street scene
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations, particularly the raising of the ridge and large front dormers, would be visually incongruous with the predominant pattern of modest bungalows and would materially harm the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHD 1Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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