Planning appeal decision
45 Browning Avenue , Hanwell , W7 1AX
Planning appeal 3374415 at 45 Browning Avenue , Hanwell , W7 1AX (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 15 January 2026 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Cuckoo Estate Conservation Area.
the construction of a single-storey side extension and an outbuilding in the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- W7 1AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Cuckoo Estate Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 47 Browning Avenue with specific regard to outlook, and daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposal fails to preserve the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset (the Conservation Area) and causes significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and sunlight, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 212.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 London PlanPolicy D4 London PlanPolicy 7.4 Ealing DPDPolicy 7C Ealing DPDPolicy 7B Ealing DPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215Paragraph 57
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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