307-309 Hatton Road, Feltham, TW14 9QS

extensions to and conversion of existing dwelling and flats to provide 5no additional 1-bed units

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Lawrence R
Postcode: TW14 9QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the mix of housing in the Borough, including whether the property would be suitable for conversion
whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers
whether the proposal promotes sustainable modes of travel
whether the proposal would provide acceptable waste storage
the effect of the proposal on biodiversity and whether it would achieve a biodiversity net gain
whether the proposal would meet carbon reduction standards
the effect of the development on surface water run-off

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, housing mix, living conditions, and failure to comply with multiple development plan policies on sustainable travel, surface water, carbon emissions, biodiversity and waste management collectively outweighed the positive contribution to housing supply and local economy.

Framework references: 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy G2, Policy GB1, Policy CC1, Policy CC2, Policy SC6, Policy SC3, Policy SC5, Policy EC2, Policy T6, Policy T4, Policy EQ7, Policy GB7, Policy G6, Policy G7, Policy EQ1, Policy SI 2, Policy SI 13, Policy EQ3, Policy D6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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