Planning appeal decision
12 Cottage Close, Ruislip, HA4 7JE
Planning appeal 3363495 at 12 Cottage Close, Ruislip, HA4 7JE (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation, erection of a double storey extension to the side and rear and installation of a side dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- HA4 7JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension's set back position, matching roof pitch, materials and overall design would be subordinate and sympathetic to the host building and harmonise with the character and appearance of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE1DMHB11DMHB12DMHD1
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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