Planning appeal decision
277 Popes Lane, Ealing, London, W5 4NH
Planning appeal 3354456 at 277 Popes Lane, Ealing, London, W5 4NH (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 10 March 2025 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the area, including the Gunnersbury Park Conservation Area.
for the erection of a side roof dormer extension and installation of one front roof light to the house
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Housden C
- Postcode
- W5 4NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the area, including the Gunnersbury Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The addition of a further dormer to a property already enlarged on two other roof slopes would create unduly bulky and cluttered roofing that would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area without any public benefits to justify the less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC7Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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