Planning appeal decision
Unit 1 and Unit 2, 191A Askew Road, London, W12 9AX
Planning appeal 3362763 at Unit 1 and Unit 2, 191A Askew Road, London, W12 9AX (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development.
the change of use of building at ground floor (part), 1st floor (part), 2nd floor, 3rd floor, and 4th floor from Class E to 21 flats (15 x 1b/1 person, 5 x 1b/2 person and 1 x 2b/3 person)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- W12 9AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development
- whether there would be adequate provision of natural light to all habitable rooms of the proposed dwelling
- the contamination risks on site
- the transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access
What decided it
The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate natural light to all habitable rooms and adequate mitigation of noise impacts from adjacent commercial premises, contrary to the requirements of Class MA.2(2)(d) and MA.2(2)(f) of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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