Planning appeal decision
7 March Road, London, TW1 1BW
Planning appeal 3282793 at 7 March Road, London, TW1 1BW (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 January 2022 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof terrace upon the amenity and living conditions of the neighbours at surrounding residential properties on March Road, Latham Road and Whitton Road with regard to the potential for overlooking and loss of privacy.
described on the application form as “Roof terrace
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- TW1 1BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof terrace upon the amenity and living conditions of the neighbours at surrounding residential properties on March Road, Latham Road and Whitton Road with regard to the potential for overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace would cause unacceptable harm to the amenity and living conditions of neighbouring residents through overlooking and loss of privacy, which cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions and is not outweighed by other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 8
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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