Planning appeal decision
17 Imperial Square, London, SW6 2AE
Planning appeal 3280891 at 17 Imperial Square, London, SW6 2AE (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was allowed on 24 December 2021 by Inspector Benson E, 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 property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Imperial Square and Gasworks Conservation Area.
first floor rear extension and ground floor rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- SW6 2AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Imperial Square and Gasworks Conservation Area
- the effect of the first-floor extension on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 9 Harwood Terrace in terms of loss of outlook and an increased sense of enclosure
What decided it
The proposed extensions would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy DC8Policy HO11Key Principles CAG2Key Principles CAG3Key Principles HS4Key Principle HS6
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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