65 Elm Grove Road, LONDON, SW13 0BX

a loft conversion raising the ridge line by 250mm (including installation of 2x new skylights to the front roof) and pod extension over rear outrigger (following previous applications in the area); front garden paving and fence to be upgraded; front door and existing front UPVc windows to be upgraded in line with the character of the street (timber sash windows with double/triple glazing); rear window A (refer to drawing pack) to be upgraded and resized; existing side uPVC windows to be upgraded and resized; installation of 1x new skylight to flat roof loft conversion and 1x new skylights to flat roof of pod conversion

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McGurk N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 63 Elm Grove Road, with regards to outlook

What decided it

The proposed dormer would appear as an overbearing and visually intrusive feature looming directly above the neighbouring property's rear-facing bedroom window, causing significant harm to outlook that could not be outweighed by the presence of similar developments elsewhere.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy LP8, House Extensions and Alterations SPD (2015)

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