Planning appeal decision
1a Ravenscourt Road, London, W6 0UH
Planning appeal 3280587 at 1a Ravenscourt Road, London, W6 0UH (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties having particular regard to outlook and the impact on sunlight to amenity spaces.
the ‘Demolition of the existing single storey office building, erection of a replacement part 1 and part two storey office building (Class B1); alterations to the front boundary treatment and installation of new gates to the front boundary wall; associated car and cycle parking
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- W6 0UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties having particular regard to outlook and the impact on sunlight to amenity spaces
- The character and appearance of the area having particular regard to the significance of the Ravenscourt and Starch Green Conservation Area and locally listed Buildings of Merit
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through the confining effect on outlook, which conflicts with development plan policies requiring respect for good neighbourliness and residential amenity principles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC1DC2DC8HO11D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 197Paragraph 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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