®Planning appeal decision
29 Old Church Lane, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8TT
Planning appeal 3375970 at 29 Old Church Lane, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8TT (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Marley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and sunlight.
construction of a five storey residential block of 9no flats comprising 2no three bedroom flats & 7no two bedroom flats. Demolition of existing bungalow & garage. The scheme includes relocation of existing vehicular access and provision of associated cycle storage & refuse storage facilities
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marley D
- Postcode
- UB6 8TT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and sunlight
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to neighbouring living conditions through overlooking and sunlight reduction, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the area through the development's excessive scale and bulk relative to adjacent properties, outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy 7.4 of the Development Management Development Plan Document 2013Policy 7B of the Development Management Development Plan Document 2013
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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