Planning appeal decision
76 Gerard Road, London, SW13 9QQ
Planning appeal 3273828 at 76 Gerard Road, London, SW13 9QQ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 4 October 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 host building and the area, including whether the development would either preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnes Green Conservation Area.
Glass Box Enclosure of Existing Second Floor Roof Terrace
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- SW13 9QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area, including whether the development would either preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnes Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The frameless, transparent nature of the glass enclosure, combined with the removal of prominent existing elements, would preserve the character and appearance of the host building and the Barnes Green Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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