Planning appeal decision
74 Tolcarne Drive, Eastcote, Hillingdon, HA5 2DG
Planning appeal 3350421 at 74 Tolcarne Drive, Eastcote, Hillingdon, HA5 2DG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 17 April 2025 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
single storey rear and side extension”
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Housden C
- Postcode
- HA5 2DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The proposed side extension, despite exceeding the policy width criterion, would appear appropriately proportioned and subordinate to the host property and in keeping with the character of the wider area due to the site's distinct characteristics and the prevalence of similar extensions locally.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy DMHD 1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12
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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