®Planning appeal decision
2 Argyll House Ham Street, Ham Street, Richmond, TW10 7HD
Planning appeal 3269605 at 2 Argyll House Ham Street, Ham Street, Richmond, TW10 7HD (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a roof extension with new dormer, loft conversion to habitable space, two roof windows facing front, one roof window facing side and two windows towards rear garden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- TW10 7HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The excessive height, significant size and bulk of the proposed dormer would create a dominant, top-heavy addition that conflicts with the hipped roof character of the property and surrounding area, and this harm cannot be outweighed by private benefits to the occupiers.
The private benefits of increased living space for the occupiers were outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan (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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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