Planning appeal decision
43 Princes Park Lane, Hayes, UB3 1JU
Planning appeal 3361737 at 43 Princes Park Lane, Hayes, UB3 1JU (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings, including the adequacy of proposed garden spaces for future occupiers.
the construction of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- UB3 1JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings, including the adequacy of proposed garden spaces for future occupiers
- Whether the scheme would provide safe and acceptable car parking provision
- Whether the scheme would produce an appropriate biodiversity net gain
What decided it
The inadequate garden space for future residents and the unsafe and inefficient parking provision at the junction of two residential roads, which together conflicted with Development Plan policies on character, appearance and highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 16Policy DMHB 18Policy T4Policy T6Policy DMT 1Policy DMT 2Policy DMT 6Policy DMEI 7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12
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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