Planning appeal decision
138 Homefarm Road, Hanwell, W7 1NP
Planning appeal 6004917 at 138 Homefarm Road, Hanwell, W7 1NP (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 28 April 2026 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the local area, with reference to the Cuckoo Estate Conservation Area.
a ground and first floor rear extensions, internal alterations, and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W7 1NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the local area, with reference to the Cuckoo Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed first floor extension would interrupt the established roofline and substantially alter the massing and square appearance of the dwelling, which is central to the Cuckoo Estate's historic plan and development pattern, thereby causing harm to the conservation area that outweighs the identified benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7CPolicy 7.4Policy HC1Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
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