70 Hatch Lane, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0BA

Planning appeal 3333332 at 70 Hatch Lane, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0BA (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 29 February 2024 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harmondsworth Village Conservation Area.

the installation of a vehicular crossover and hardstanding to the front

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Couper C
Postcode: UB7 0BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harmondsworth Village Conservation Area
the safety and convenience of highway users

What decided it

The scheme would preserve the character and appearance of the Harmondsworth Village Conservation Area and would not harm the safety and convenience of highway users.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part One: Strategic Policies (2012)Policies DMHB 1 and DMHB 4 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two: Development Management Policies (2020)London Plan Policy HC1HLPP1 Policy BE1HLPP2 Policies DMHB 11, DMHB 12 and DMHB 14HLPP2 Policies DMT 2 and DMT 6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208

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