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Dismissed15 December 20213269919

8 Sandy Lane, Richmond, TW10 7EN

Planning appeal 3269919 at 8 Sandy Lane, Richmond, TW10 7EN (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in relation to the size and siting of the further alterations in order to protect the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a detached two storey dwellinghouse without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/1547/VRC, dated 5 August 2020

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
MacLeod R
Postcode
TW10 7EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in relation to the size and siting of the further alterations in order to protect the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The increased roof pitch and massing at second floor level would create a dominant and incongruous form of development that would be out of keeping with the prevailing character and roofscape, making the condition reasonable and necessary to protect the area's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy C2Policy C3Design Quality SPD (2006)Small and Medium Housing Sites SPD (2006)

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