163 Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, Acton, W3 8LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gunnersbury Conservation Area
• Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to daylight and sunlight, outlook and the provision of private amenity space
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, having particular regard to noise and privacy
• Whether the proposal would promote sustainable transport options
• Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for waste and recycling facilities
• Whether the proposal provides adequate provision for renewable energy and low carbon technologies

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, and the public benefits of housing delivery did not outweigh this harm given the Council's demonstrated five-year housing land supply.

The public benefits of the proposal, including housing supply and mix in an accessible location, did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area, particularly as the Council can deliver a five-year supply of housing land and great weight must be given to heritage asset conservation.