Planning appeal decision
90 Shorrolds Road, London, SW6 7TX
Planning appeal 3271171 at 90 Shorrolds Road, London, SW6 7TX (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 20 July 2021 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front roof extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a front roof extension with 2no. windows at main roof level; installation of French doors to replace the existing window and erection of railings around the flat roof at second floor level to the rear elevation in connection with its use as a terrace
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
- Postcode
- SW6 7TX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front roof extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed rear roof terrace on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with regard to overlooking
- The effect of the proposed rear roof terrace on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the front roof extension and the harm to neighbouring living conditions through overlooking from the rear terrace outweighed the benefit of additional space to the occupants.
The additional space provided to the occupants did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance from the front extension and the harm to neighbouring living conditions from overlooking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy HO11Key Principle HS8 of the Hammersmith and Fulham Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning Document
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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