Planning appeal decision
1 Old Oak Road, London, W3 7HN
Planning appeal 3333571 at 1 Old Oak Road, London, W3 7HN (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 19 June 2024 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, ventilation, privacy and safety.
conversion of existing outbuilding to a single storey studio flat, outside amenity space from the large garden of the existing house
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- W3 7HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, ventilation, privacy and safety
What decided it
The layout of the proposed conversion would provide unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers in respect of privacy, outlook and ventilation, failing to meet the required standards for new residential development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7B of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D6London Plan (2021) Policy D11
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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