Planning appeal decision
55, Copthall Gardens, Twickenham, TW1 4HH
Planning appeal 3261035 at 55, Copthall Gardens, Twickenham, TW1 4HH (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a roof extension and ground floor rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/1671/HOT, dated 11 September 2019
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- TW1 4HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The rooflights, although visible when opened, are not a bulky or incongruous feature and would not harm the character and appearance of the area, particularly given the presence of similar rooflights in the surrounding streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Plan (2018)London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document, House Extensions and External Alterations (2015)
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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