®Planning appeal decision
65 Elm Grove Road, London, SW13 0BX
Planning appeal 3279201 at 65 Elm Grove Road, London, SW13 0BX (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 December 2021 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 63 Elm Grove Road, with regards to outlook.
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
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- SW13 0BX
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP8House Extensions and Alterations SPD (2015)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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