Planning appeal decision
Rear of 368-388 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7HT
Planning appeal 3339586 at Rear of 368-388 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7HT (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 2 Manor Avenue and dwellings adjoining Francis Road with regards to privacy, outlook, and levels of noise.
the erection of part single part three storey building to create 8 residential units together with communal facilities, parking, access, service access, landscaping and associated works following removal of existing temporary structures
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- TW4 7HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 2 Manor Avenue and dwellings adjoining Francis Road with regards to privacy, outlook, and levels of noise
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regards to levels of noise, air quality, privacy, and levels of daylight and sunlight
- the effect of the proposal on the viability of the commercial premises adjoining Bath Road
What decided it
The significant unacceptable impact on the privacy and outlook of neighbouring residents at 2 Manor Avenue and properties adjoining Francis Road caused by the height, proximity and design of the proposed building, which would create an oppressive and overbearing form of development and viewing platforms overlooking their rear gardens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC2Policy SC4Policy EQ5Policy SC5Policy TC5Policy D13
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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