®Planning appeal decision
41-43 Wensleydale Road, Hampton, TW12 2LP
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
- Authority
- Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy LP8, Policy LP28, Policy D12 of the London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.