Planning appeal decision
23 Audley Road, London, W5 3ES
Planning appeal 3336675 at 23 Audley Road, London, W5 3ES (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension; single storey side extension (following demolition of existing WW2 side air raid shelter);conversion of a garage into a habitable room including associated external alteration involving the insertion of a window in lieu of the garage door opening; loft conversion to habitable space; installation of four rooflights to rear and side roofslopes; replacement of windows with double glazed units to match existing; alteration to fenestration to front, side and rear elevation; and works to front garden, including reintroduction of the boundary wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- W5 3ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed changes to fenestration (uPVC windows) and the prominent double front door would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the Conservation Area, with no identified public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.4Policy 7BLondon Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D3
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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