4 Fairview, Ruislip, HA4 0HW

Planning appeal 3368584 at 4 Fairview, Ruislip, HA4 0HW (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 15 April 2026 by Inspector Moss J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the erection of a balcony enclosure with metal railings constitutes a breach of planning control (ground c).

without planning permission, the erection of a balcony enclosure with metal railings on the roof of the single storey rear extension

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Moss J
Postcode: HA4 0HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the erection of a balcony enclosure with metal railings constitutes a breach of planning control (ground c)
Whether enforcement action could be taken within the four-year time limit (ground d and Appeal B)
Whether planning permission ought to be granted, having regard to the effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties (ground a)
Whether the compliance period of three calendar months is reasonable (ground g)

What decided it

The development has an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties through direct overlooking and loss of privacy, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHD 1Policy DMHB 12Policy D3Policy D14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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