Planning appeal decision
13 Palm Grove, Ealing, , W5 4AF
Planning appeal 3370957 at 13 Palm Grove, Ealing, , W5 4AF (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 17 October 2025 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the semi-detached pair of dwellings of which the appeal dwelling forms part, and that of the local area.
the erection of a hip to gable extension, flat roof rear dormer and ridgeline increase by 300mm
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W5 4AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the semi-detached pair of dwellings of which the appeal dwelling forms part, and that of the local area
What decided it
The proposed increase in ridge height of 300mm would create a step up and misalignment between the appeal dwelling and its semi-detached pair, resulting in significant harm to character and appearance that outweighs any private benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7BPolicy 7.4Policy D3Policy D4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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