®Planning appeal decision
111 High Street, Ruislip, HA4 8JN
Planning appeal 3342487 at 111 High Street, Ruislip, HA4 8JN (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 April 2025 by Inspector Rafferty C, 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ruislip Village Conservation Area.
without planning permission, alterations to front elevation of 111 High Street, Ruislip, including changes to shop front, the installation of illuminated signage, glass entrance door, rendered wall and insertion of small slit windows at ground floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- HA4 8JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ruislip Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The shop front's notably limited glazing and extensive render create visual harm to the conservation area that cannot be outweighed by the claimed benefits of accessibility and durability, as these were also achieved by the pre-existing shop front.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMHB1Policy DMHB4Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy DMHB13Policy DMHB13APolicy HC1
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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