Planning appeal decision
57 Thornhill Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8SQ
Planning appeal 3348589 at 57 Thornhill Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8SQ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 4 November 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Installation of eight air conditioning units with acoustic screening mitigation
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- UB10 8SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The bulk and prominence of the recommended acoustic screening mitigation for the air conditioning units on the side elevation would significantly detract from the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene, conflicting with local plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHD 1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy D3
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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