®Planning appeal decision
77 Costons Avenue, Greenford, London, UB6 8RN
Planning appeal 3338668 at 77 Costons Avenue, Greenford, London, UB6 8RN (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 2 August 2024 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed residential development, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.
the ’conversion of the existing property into 4 self-contained flats including part single storey and part two storey side and rear extension, rear dormer extension with gable end roof extension with juliette balcony and front rooflights, front porch and associated alterations to front and rear gardens including bins and cycle stores’
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- UB6 8RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed residential development, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular reference to internal layout and garden space
What decided it
The unsuitability of the site's location due to poor public transport accessibility combined with the adverse effects on character and appearance and future occupants' living conditions outweighed the benefit of additional housing provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy GG1London Plan Policy GG2London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy H2London Plan Policy D6London Plan Housing Design Standards (2023)Ealing Development Management DPD Policy 7AEaling Development Management DPD Policy 7.4Ealing Development Management DPD Policy 7D
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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