®Planning appeal decision
45 Colonial Road, Feltham, TW14 8AA
Planning appeal 6011171 at 45 Colonial Road, Feltham, TW14 8AA (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal property is suitable for use as a HMO.
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- TW14 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal property is suitable for use as a HMO
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
- the effect on highway safety, with particular regard to vehicle parking
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance caused by the roof level alterations, combined with the unsuitability of the property for HMO use under Policy SC10, substantially outweighs the limited benefit of additional accommodation under Policy S4.
applying Policy S4, the identified harm in relation to the unsuitability for HMO use and the substantial harm to character and appearance substantially outweighs the limited benefit of additional living accommodation, with neutral factors in relation to neighbours' living conditions, cumulative HMO effects and highway safety
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC10Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC7Policy EC2
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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