Planning appeal decision
1-2 The Ham, London, TW8 8EX
Planning appeal 3340744 at 1-2 The Ham, London, TW8 8EX (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 August 2024 by Inspector McDonald K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Grand Union Canal and Boston Manor Conservation Area.
replacing existing roof with new, change of windows, adding internal mezzanine level and change of use from a car garage use class B2 to a joinery workshop use class B2”
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- McDonald K
- Postcode
- TW8 8EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Grand Union Canal and Boston Manor Conservation Area
- the living conditions of residents at Bordeston Court utilising the communal garden, with specific regard to privacy
What decided it
The porta cabin would project above neighbouring buildings and become a prominent and alien feature looming above the roller shutter entrance, causing significant unacceptable harm to the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4
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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