Planning appeal decision
52 Copperfield Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3NX
Planning appeal 3372558 at 52 Copperfield Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3NX (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 26 November 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The relationship of the appeal building to its host dwelling and its effects on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, and on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties.
retention of outbuilding in rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sims B
- Postcode
- UB8 3NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The relationship of the appeal building to its host dwelling and its effects on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, and on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The outbuilding's acceptability was determined by its individual merit within the context of extensive gardens and varied large outbuildings in the locality, combined with an imposed condition restricting it to non-commercial ancillary use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy BE1Development Management Policy DMHB11Policy DMHD 2
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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