Planning appeal decision
29a and 29b High Street, Barnes, London, SW13 9LW
Planning appeal 3276087 at 29a and 29b High Street, Barnes, London, SW13 9LW (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Ford C, 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 building and the Barnes Green Conservation Area.
described on the application form as “Joint application for the partial infill to the central valley of the main roof of 29a & 29b and 4 no. conservation roof light windows to the rear roof slope
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ford C
- Postcode
- SW13 9LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the Barnes Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The substantial detrimental changes to the building's distinctive roof form and the failure of modest public benefits to outweigh the great weight that must be given to conservation of the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP4
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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