Planning appeal decision
Grass Verge Adjacent To 19 Rutters Close, West Drayton, UB7 9AL
Planning appeal 3345366 at Grass Verge Adjacent To 19 Rutters Close, West Drayton, UB7 9AL (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 1 November 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a two bedroom single storey dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- UB7 9AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on protected trees
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by introducing built form into an exposed, currently undeveloped grassed area that positively contributes to the openness of the cul-de-sac.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy D3Policy D1Policy D4Policy DMHB14Policy G7
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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