37 Raleigh Road, Hounslow, Feltham, TW13 4LE

Planning appeal 3374726 at 37 Raleigh Road, Hounslow, Feltham, TW13 4LE (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would represent a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to i) relevant development plan policy, ii) the effect on the character and appearance of the area; iii) the effect on neighbours' living conditions; and iv) the effect on the surrounding transport network.

change of use class of part of a dwelling house (an existing study room, located within an existing side extension, on ground floor) (Use Class C3), into a dog grooming studio (Use Class Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Change of use
Inspector: Savage K
Postcode: TW13 4LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would represent a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to i) relevant development plan policy, ii) the effect on the character and appearance of the area; iii) the effect on neighbours' living conditions; and iv) the effect on the surrounding transport network

What decided it

The small scale, home-based nature of the dog grooming business operating on an appointment-only basis without reliance on passing footfall meant it did not require location in a town centre and would not harm centre vitality, while the limited customer numbers and daytime hours would not materially affect neighbours' living conditions or highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC1Policy TC3Policy TC5Policy CC2Policy SC7Policy EQ5Policy EC2

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