Planning appeal decision
40 Vernon Drive, London, UB9 6EG
Planning appeal 6004136 at 40 Vernon Drive, London, UB9 6EG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 9 June 2026 by Inspector J Davis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to internal living space.
Subdivision of existing single dwelling house into 2 x three-bedroom houses, with associated private amenity space, car and cycle parking, and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- J Davis
- Postcode
- UB9 6EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to internal living space
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet minimum internal floor space standards set out in the development plan, resulting in substandard living conditions for future occupiers that cannot be justified by the modest housing supply benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DMHB 16 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2 (2020)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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