Planning appeal decision
19 Howard Close, Acton, London, W3 0JY
Planning appeal 3349652 at 19 Howard Close, Acton, London, W3 0JY (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in order to make the development acceptable in planning terms.
Demolition of existing outbuilding; retention of part single, part two storey side/rear extensions, alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear roof extension and installation of three roof lights to front roof slope and front porch extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- W3 0JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in order to make the development acceptable in planning terms
What decided it
The outbuilding is not visible from the surrounding area and its retention would not have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area, making the demolition condition unnecessary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy D3Policy D4Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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