®Planning appeal decision
162 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 9BB
Planning appeal 3360443 at 162 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 9BB (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector Preston C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area arising from the extensions and alterations to the roof of the property.
described on the application form as: Amended roof profile, external and internal alterations, including new and replacement fenestration to the front, side and rear.” (Householder application)
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Preston C
- Postcode
- W3 9BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area arising from the extensions and alterations to the roof of the property
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in respect of overlooking and privacy
What decided it
The development causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring residents, contrary to the development plan, with no extant planning permission and no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London PlanPolicy 7.4(D) of the London Borough of Ealing Development Management, Development Plan Document (2013)Policy 7B(A, B and C) of the London Borough of Ealing Development Management, Development Plan Document (2013)Policy 7B(c) of the London Borough of Ealing Development Management, Development Plan Document (2013)Policy D3(D7) of the London Plan
- Judgments
- John Southwood v Buckinghamshire Council & Stephen Green [2024] EWHC 71 (Admin)
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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