132 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 1PU

Planning appeal 6012542 at 132 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 1PU (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 22 September 2026 by Inspector K Dryden, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

Creation of an outdoor enclosure with alterations to two of the six front door panels

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Inspector: K Dryden
Postcode: W4 1PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
the effect of the proposal on pedestrian safety

What decided it

The low level of harm to the significance of the conservation area, combined with harm to pedestrian safety, substantially outweighed the economic and public realm benefits of the proposal.

the economic benefits of supporting the vitality and viability of the town centre and the public realm benefits of an external dining enclosure were substantially outweighed by the low level of harm to the significance of the heritage asset and harm to pedestrian safety

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy EC2Policy HC1Policy D4Policy T2

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