Planning appeal decision
27 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA
Planning appeal 3326773 at 27 Linksway, Northwood, HA6 2XA (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 15 September 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether planning permission should be granted for the erection of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse with mansard roof, parapet walls, external lift overrun and central dome, having regard to the effect on character and appearance of the host property, streetscene and the Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character.
without planning permission, t he erection of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse (not in accordance with plans approved under planning permission reference 34565/APP/2018/3189), including the erection of a mansard roof with parapet walls, external lift overrun and central dome on main roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- HA6 2XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether planning permission should be granted for the erection of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse with mansard roof, parapet walls, external lift overrun and central dome, having regard to the effect on character and appearance of the host property, streetscene and the Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character
What decided it
The mansard roof design and external features are proportional to and comparable with other recently approved developments in the Copse Wood Estate ASLC, and the scheme preserves the significance of this non-designated heritage asset whilst meeting high design standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE1HE1DMHB 5DMHB 6DMHB 11DMHB 12D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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