5 Dukes Avenue, Northolt, UB5 5DA

Planning appeal 3342598 at 5 Dukes Avenue, Northolt, UB5 5DA (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the bungalow and the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the construction of a single storey side/rear (wrap-around) extension to a building and the laying of hardstanding in the front garden area (‘the unauthorised development’)

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hawkins S
Postcode: UB5 5DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the bungalow and the surrounding area
Whether there is an increased risk of flooding
The effect on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to outlook and natural light

What decided it

The extension's excessive height relative to the approved scheme and the bungalow's eaves line, combined with the hardstanding's visual dominance and inadequate drainage, causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance and increases flood risk in conflict with the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6Ealing Development Management Plan Policy 7.4Ealing Development Management Plan Policy 7BEaling Development Management Plan Policy 5.12Ealing Draft Local Plan Policy DAA

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