Planning appeal decision
1 Barrington Drive, Harefield, UB9 6RJ
Planning appeal 3337101 at 1 Barrington Drive, Harefield, UB9 6RJ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 11 November 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality; with consideration given to the significance of the Coppermill Lock Conservation Area and the Grade II listed Harefield Rubber Factory building, from development within their setting.
a ‘Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extensions with balcony, following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- UB9 6RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality; with consideration given to the significance of the Coppermill Lock Conservation Area and the Grade II listed Harefield Rubber Factory building, from development within their setting
What decided it
The dominant massing, visual bulk and incongruous design of the proposed extensions would harm the character and appearance of the existing building and the local distinctiveness of the surrounding locality, contrary to design-led development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPSP Policy BE1LPDM Policy DMHD1LPDM Policy DMHB11LPDM Policy DMHB12London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4LPSP Policy HE1LPDM Policy DMHB1LPDM Policy DMHB2LPDM Policy DMHB4
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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