Planning appeal decision
69 Copse Wood Way, Northwood, HA6 2TZ
Planning appeal 3366604 at 69 Copse Wood Way, Northwood, HA6 2TZ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 22 September 2025 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character (ASLC).
a “retrospective application for fence”
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- HA6 2TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the Copse Wood Estate Area of Special Local Character (ASLC)
What decided it
The fence's scale, siting, extensive length and bright finish create an obtrusive and incongruous presence that unacceptably harms the character and appearance of the Area of Special Local Character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Policy DMBH 5Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHD 1
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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