®Planning appeal decision
41-43 Wensleydale Road, Hampton, TW12 2LP
Planning appeal 3268861 at 41-43 Wensleydale Road, Hampton, TW12 2LP (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2021 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 45 Wensleydale Road, with particular reference to outlook, noise and disturbance.
improvement works at Hampton Pre-Prep, to include demolition of existing modular buildings, provision of a new school hall, replacement kindergarten accommodation, a redesigned visitor reception and waiting area, a replacement outside WC block and reception class wet area extension, improvements to the sick bay, and improved internal and external connectivity. No increase in pupil numbers, staff numbers, or car parking is proposed
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- TW12 2LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 45 Wensleydale Road, with particular reference to outlook, noise and disturbance
- Whether or not adequate arrangements have been made in respect of fire safety strategy
- Whether or not adequate arrangements have been made in respect of community use
What decided it
The unacceptable overbearing impact on the living conditions of residents at the neighbouring property, combined with inadequate demonstration of fire safety arrangements, collectively outweighed the benefits of the proposal.
The identified harm resulting from conflict with the development plan, particularly regarding living conditions and fire safety, weighed significantly against the proposal and outweighed the moderate benefits of improved education facilities and potential biodiversity enhancement.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP8Policy LP28Policy D12 of the London Plan
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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