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Dismissed24 February 20253347870

433-439 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3EW

Planning appeal 3347870 at 433-439 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3EW (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Kirby R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the design of the new building.

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
Postcode
UB1 3ET

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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 D3The London Plan Policy D4DPD Policy 7BLP Policy D6LP Policy T6LP Policy T4LP Policy D7LP Policy H2DPD Policy 7DPolicy 3.5 of the DPDPolicies 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1 of the Development Strategy 2026 Development Plan Document (adopted 3 April 2012)DPD Policy 7A
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney (2018)

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