®Planning appeal decision
3 Herbert Gardens, Chiswick, London, W4 3RD
Planning appeal 6002559 at 3 Herbert Gardens, Chiswick, London, W4 3RD (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 1 April 2026 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Strand on the Green Conservation Area.
a L shaped dormer with rooflights on front slope plus a single-story ground floor wrap-around extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- W4 3RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Strand on the Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The scale, massing and position of the proposed dormer extension to the outrigger would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and fail to preserve its character, with no public benefits to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy SC7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 215
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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