Two-storey family home at 31 Great Central Avenue, Ruislip

The site and surroundings

The detached bungalow sits in a residential area of mixed bungalows and two-storey homes, with parking for two vehicles and a private rear garden.

“The surrounding area is residential with mixed bungalows and two-storey detached and semi -detached dwellings. The dwellings within this character area are lack uniformity in design and appearance.”

“The application property benefits from off street parking accessed via a vehicular cross -over with parking for 2 vehicles. To the rear is a moderately sized private garden.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

A lawful certificate allowed roof-space conversion, but the applicant could implement only that scheme or the proposed additional floor.

“It should be noted that the scheme does not have an extensive planning history. A lawful certificate had previously been granted in July 2025 (43100/APP/1425) for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include 2 side dormers and the conversion from a hipped to gable end roof to the rear, installation of 3 no side facing windows and the installation of 1 no roof light. This scheme can be implemented as it stands.”

“Were the current application to be approved, the applicant would have to implement one or the other scheme as both schemes could not be implemented simultaneously given the nature of the works proposed under the current application with the erection of an additional floor.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the design compatible with the varied street scene, neighbour impacts acceptable, and highway safety unaffected, subject to conditions.

“Cumulatively, the proposed extension is considered to comply with the objectives of the relevant planning policies, and the proposal would not give rise to any significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, street scene or impact on the wider character in which the site is situated. It is noted that several properties within the section Great Central Avenue have been altered from a bungalow to a two-storey dwelling including No.”

“It would not adversely affect highway safety, or cause harm in other respects. The Highways Officer has been consulted and raised no objections to the development with a similar number of car parking spaces retained. As the property would continue to operate as a C3 Dwelling House, it would not lead to any adverse pressures on the local Highway Network and would also meet the maximum regional parking standards as set out in the London Plan.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A petitioner opposed the proposal, the applicant supported it for family needs, and a ward councillor supported neighbouring residents’ objections.

The vote and decision

Members unanimously approved the application subject to the conditions, after finding it within policy constraints and unlikely to be overturned on appeal.

“Members noted that the proposed development fell within policy constraints and would be unlikely to be overturned at appeal. The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed subject to the conditions set out in the report.”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.”

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