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Notice varied and upheld28 March 20253353838

Land North East of Springwell Lane Rickmansworth, Known As Factory, Springwell Lane, Harefield, WD3 8UX

Planning appeal 3353838 at Land North East of Springwell Lane Rickmansworth, Known As Factory, Springwell Lane, Harefield, WD3 8UX (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 March 2025 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land at Springwell Factory, Springwell Lane, Harefield for use as a Scrap Metal Yard (Sui Generis)

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
WD3 8UX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control
  • Whether the time period for compliance with the enforcement notice is reasonable

What decided it

The requirements of the enforcement notice are necessary and proportionate to remedy the breach of planning control, and one month provides sufficient time for compliance.

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