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Dismissed12 June 20243331632

12-14 Poplars Close, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 7BU

Planning appeal 3331632 at 12-14 Poplars Close, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 7BU (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Ruislip Village Conservation Area.

the redevelopment of Nos. 12 and 14 Poplars Close to provide 4 residential units

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
HA4 7BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Ruislip Village Conservation Area
  • the living conditions for neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook, privacy and light and for future occupiers of the development as regards outlook, privacy, noise & disturbance and amenity space

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the intensification and increased visual prominence of the development clearly outweighed the benefit of two additional dwellings, notwithstanding the Council's demonstrated five-year housing supply.

the less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area was clearly outweighed by the benefit of two additional dwellings contributing to housing supply, but the balance tipped against the development because the harm was the decisive consideration

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB1Policy DMHB4Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy DMHD1Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 208

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