Planning appeal decision
83 Freemans Lane, Hayes, UB3 2NJ
Planning appeal 3364685 at 83 Freemans Lane, Hayes, UB3 2NJ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 June 2026 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the significance of the Conservation Area.
Without planning permission, the erection of a rear dormer roof extension, incorporating the erection of a hip to gable end with new gable end window and front porch ("the breach")
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- UB3 2NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the significance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The hip-to-gable alteration and rear dormer extension cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area that cannot be outweighed by the limited public benefit of additional living accommodation.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area outweighed the limited public benefit of additional living accommodation
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy BE1Policy DMHD1Policy DMHB12Policy DMHB11Policy DMHB4Policy DMHB1Policy D4Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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