Planning appeal decision
352a West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6RB
Planning appeal 3341084 at 352a West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6RB (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 20 September 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of single-storey 2-bedroom dwelling with off-street parking for one car
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- HA4 6RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, space and accessibility
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by introducing an incongruous backland form of development at odds with the prevailing residential grain, and would not provide satisfactory bedroom outlook for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy D3Policy D6Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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