Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 19 Princes Park Close, 19 Princes Park Close, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1LB
Planning appeal 3357807 at Land Adjacent to 19 Princes Park Close, 19 Princes Park Close, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1LB (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 25 June 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a four-bedroom detached house
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- UB3 1LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development upon biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly and harmfully undermine the existing symmetry, balance and spacious character of Princes Park Close through its incongruous siting, design and fenestration, contrary to development plan policies requiring enhancement of local context and distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy BE1Policy DMH6Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB12Policy EM7Policy DMEI7
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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