Planning appeal decision
2a (First Floor Flat) Erncroft Way, Twickenham, TW1 1DA
Planning appeal 3266686 at 2a (First Floor Flat) Erncroft Way, Twickenham, TW1 1DA (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
rear dormer by way of hip to gable conversion
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- TW1 1DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The presence of a large dormer on the neighbouring semi-detached property established a baseline character against which the proposal appeared proportionate and would restore symmetry to the pair, making it compatible with the surrounding diverse roofscapes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Plan, adopted July 2018
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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