Rear of 368-388 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7HT

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CC2, Policy SC4, Policy EQ5, Policy SC5, Policy TC5, Policy D13

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