®Planning appeal decision
53 Oxford Road South, LONDON, W4 3DD
loft conversion including changing the roof from hipped to gable and roof dormer. This is in addition to alteration of rear elevation window sizes to allow more natural light in the property. The existing property consists of 2 self-contained residential units, ground and first floor unit (No 53) and another lower ground unit (No 53A)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the scheme upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
- the effect of the scheme upon the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to fire safety
What decided it
The loss of the hipped roof form and introduction of a gable end would harmfully and conspicuously unbalance the terrace, eroding its modest positive contribution to the conservation area's character, and the personal benefits of an additional bedroom could not outweigh this considerable heritage harm.
Plan policies cited: Policy CC1, Policy CC2, Policy CC4, Policy SC7, Policy D12
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