Planning appeal decision
17 Highfield Road, Acton, London, W3 0AJ
Planning appeal 3349409 at 17 Highfield Road, Acton, London, W3 0AJ (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
amended application for the erection of front gates and boundary wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- W3 0AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed boundary wall and gates would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area due to the use of materials and design features that complement existing street characteristics.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.4 of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021
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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