40 Thorney Hedge Road, Chiswick, LONDON, W4 5SD

the erection of a rear roof extension with one front roof window and a single storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory to create three self-contained residential units without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 01121/40/P2, dated 20 June 2023

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lancaster K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether Condition No 6 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the free flow and safety of traffic on nearby highways and to support sustainable transport objectives

What decided it

The parking stress survey evidence demonstrated that the proposed development would not result in parking demand exceeding the Council's 90% occupancy threshold, making the restrictive condition disproportionate and unreasonable.

Framework references: 48, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy EC2 of the Hounslow Local Plan 2015-2030

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