®Planning appeal decision
18 Hayman Crescent, Hayes, UB4 8PW
Planning appeal 6001172 at 18 Hayman Crescent, Hayes, UB4 8PW (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 16 March 2026 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
two-storey side extension and subdivision to provide 2 self-contained bedroom flats. One at ground (18A) and the other at first floor level (18B)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- UB4 8PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the supply of family housing in the Borough
- whether the proposal would provide sufficient external amenity space for future occupiers of the first floor flat
- whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of the ground floor flat in respect of privacy and outlook
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area, identified as a matter of considerable importance in achieving high-quality design and sustainable development, outweighed the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part One 2012Policy DMHB 11 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMHB 12 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMHB 18 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMHB 16 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMH 1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMH 2 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy DMH 4 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part Two 2020Policy H1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part One 2012Policy H2 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part One 2012Policy H10 of the London Plan 2021Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
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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