7 Groveside Close, London, W3 0DX

Planning appeal 3342092 at 7 Groveside Close, London, W3 0DX (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

subdivision of existing house to create one new dwelling house with associated car parking space, bicycle parking space, refuse bin and recycling facilities and private rear garden space; installation of three dormer roof extension window; installation of four roof lights to front roof slope; conversion of garage into habitable room involving replacing garage door with front porch; installation of fence; alterations to rear ground floor fenestrations

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Han U
Postcode: W3 0DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to internal living space

What decided it

The undue harm to character and appearance combined with significantly poor quality internal living space in the proposed smaller unit outweighed the limited benefits of additional housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy DAAPolicy 3.5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 48

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