Planning appeal decision
287-291, Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3DB
Planning appeal 3334141 at 287-291, Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3DB (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St. Paul's Conservation Area.
Change of use of No. 287 Bath Road from a residential (C3) to bed and breakfast (C1) and erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension to all three properties (287-291)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- TW3 3DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St. Paul's Conservation Area
- Whether the change of use to a bed and breakfast would have an unacceptable effect with regards to loss of family accommodation
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset (the conservation area) without clear and convincing justification, and would result in unacceptable loss of family accommodation contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CC1CC2CC4SC1SC10ED3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 206
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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