®Planning appeal decision
433-439 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3EW
construction of a four storey building comprising of commercial use at ground floor level and eight self contained residential units above
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kirby R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the design of the new building
- The living conditions of nearby occupiers at No 1 Wharncliffe Drive, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight
- The living conditions of the intended future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor private and communal open space
- Whether suitable provision is made for inclusive and accessible accommodation, including disabled car parking provision
- Whether cars associated with the proposal would result in highway safety
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance, combined with unacceptable living conditions for both neighbouring occupiers and future residents, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery on a small site in a sustainable location.
The considerable benefits of housing provision on a small site in a sustainable location and economic benefits were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance, the major adverse effect on sunlight to the neighbouring property, and the inadequate living conditions for future occupiers.
Plan policies cited: Policy 7.4 of the Development Management Development Plan Document (Adopted December 2013), The London Plan The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (March 2021) Policy D3, The London Plan Policy D4, DPD Policy 7B, LP Policy D6, LP Policy T6, LP Policy T4, LP Policy D7, LP Policy H2, DPD Policy 7D, Policy 3.5 of the DPD, Policies 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1 of the Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (adopted 3 April 2012), DPD Policy 7A
Judgments cited: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney (2018)
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