®Planning appeal decision
15 Rushdene Road, Eastcote, Hillingdon, HA5 1SW
Planning appeal 3347323 at 15 Rushdene Road, Eastcote, Hillingdon, HA5 1SW (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.
the ‘Erection of single storey extension to the side and rear and installation of front canopy roof, rear canopy (retrospective application).’
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- HA5 1SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific consideration around access to light, privacy, and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The front and rear canopies were detrimental to the character and appearance of the locality and the existing building contrary to LPDM Policies DMHD1 and DMHB11, whereas the side and rear extensions were compliant with these policies and acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMHB11DMHD1Policy D3 of the London Plan
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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