Planning appeal decision
54a Loft Flat Copperfield Avenue, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3NX
Planning appeal 6004076 at 54a Loft Flat Copperfield Avenue, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3NX (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, 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 building and surrounding area.
described on the application form as “proposed hip-to-gable roof extension, additional dormers and internal alterations to convert the existing first floor studio flat into a two bedroom flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Everitt E
- Postcode
- UB8 3NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormers would be modest in scale, relate well to the existing roof form, and have limited visibility from the street due to screening, such that the development would not appear incongruous or harmful to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area despite conflict with one criterion of Policy DMHD 1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHD 1Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy D3
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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