Planning appeal decision
112 Madrid Road, London, SW13 9PG
Planning appeal 3273431 at 112 Madrid Road, London, SW13 9PG (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2021 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including upon the setting of the Castlenau Conservation Area and whether the proposed development would either preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Madrid Road Conservation Area.
Addition of a room above existing garage. Room for hobbies, gym
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- SW13 9PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including upon the setting of the Castlenau Conservation Area and whether the proposed development would either preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Madrid Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Madrid Road Conservation Area and the setting of the Castlenau Conservation Area was not outweighed by the small cumulative public benefits of the scheme.
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation areas and their settings was not outweighed by the small benefits of increased accommodation and minor economic gains.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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