Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NQ

removal of the existing mansard roof, construction of additional two storeys along with front extensions and external alterations to create an additional 8 units with associated amenity

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the effect on the significance of the Ruislip Village Conservation Area through development within its setting
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to outlook and light
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for existing and future residents of Neyland Court, with particular reference to external amenity space
whether the proposal would provide a suitable mix of housing

What decided it

The proposal's failure to provide adequate external amenity space for future residents, combined with harmful effects on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and housing mix, meant it conflicted with the development plan and no material considerations justified approval.

Framework references: 208

Plan policies cited: Policy BE1, Policy HE1, Policy DMHB1, Policy DMHB4, Policy DMHB5, Policy DMHB11, Policy DMHB12, Policy DMHB18, Policy DMH2, Policy HC1, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D6, Policy H10

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