Wrap-around house extension at 163 Eastcote Road, Ruislip

“The application proposes demolition and rebuild of the front porch, single-storey wrap around side and rear extension with amendments to the fenestration.”

“The proposal would also demolition of the rear outbuilding to accommodate the side and rear extension. The roof of the porch would be finished with a hipped style form with a flat roof serving the side and rear extensions. Two lantern style roof lights would provide additional light to the rear extension serving the kitchen and dining area. The fenestration and materials would generally match those existing on the dwelling.”

“The application property is a semi-detached dwelling, located on the middle of Eastcote Road (refer to figure 1 below) on the northern site of the highway. The application dwelling has a hipped to gable conversion with rear dormer extension within the rear roof. To the front there is a gable and square-bay front projection and off white roughcast render external facings. The dwelling has a front porch with pitch canopy to the of the front elevation.”

“The dwelling has a spaciously sized rear garden, which is enclosed by close- boarded fencing and small trees. The property has an existing single storey rear extension which projects approximately 1.7m in depth out from the main rear elevation. There is an existing outbuilding positioned along the shared eastern boundary with No 165 Eastcote Road.”

“The proposal would have an acceptable impact on neighbouring residential amenity . The garden areas and neighbouring windows would continue to receive sufficient daylight and sunlight. It would also not lead to a significant increase in overlooking over and above what would be expected from a domestic location. The extension to the rear would also not lead to a sense of enclosure or loss of outlook.”

“Due regard has been given to the consultee objection, however it is concluded that the proposal complies with the Development Plan and no material considerations indicate that a contrary decision should be taken.”

“Ten neighbouring properties and the Ruislip Residents Association were consulted on 1 st December 2025. Consultation expired on 22 nd December 2025. One objection was received, as well as a call in from a local Ward Councillor.”

“This property is not within close proximity to the site and hold no bearing on this application. IV. Concern about change of use – suspicion that the property may be intended to operate like a hotel for asylum seekers rather than a normal house. The size of the proposed building is considered much larger than a typical semi- detached house. The area has an Article 4 whereby HMO properties would require planning permission.”

“Planning Officer Response 1 objection has been received. I. Harm to character and appearance of the area / will change the street scene Discussed at paragraphs 7. 2-7.13 of this report.”

“Officers introduced the application, took Members through the plans and made a recommendation for approval.”

“The officers’ recommendation, was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, was unanimously agreed.”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved as per officer recommendation.”

“Conditions 1. HO1TTime Limit The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a roof garden, terrace, balcony, patio or similar amenity area. REASON To prevent overlooking to adjoining properties in accordance with policy policy DMHB 11 of the Hillingdon Local Plan Part 2 (2020). I Informatives 1.”