Planning appeal decision
49 Ashbourne Road, Ealing, W5 3EH,, London, Uk, W5 3EH
Planning appeal 6005563 at 49 Ashbourne Road, Ealing, W5 3EH,, London, Uk, W5 3EH (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 21 April 2026 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Conservation Area.
A front porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- W5 3EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Conservation Area
What decided it
The porch's interruption of the characteristic horizontal concrete band and loss of original architectural detailing caused harm to the conservation area that was not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy 7CPolicy 7BPolicy 7.4Policy D3Policy D4Policy DAA
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16Paragraph 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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