St. Johns Road, Richmond, TW9 2PE

demolition of the existing garages and the erection of a detached two storey house and a pair of semi-detached houses

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shearing C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Larkfield Road and 6 St Johns Road, with particular regard to outlook
Whether the proposal would be appropriate in respect of flooding and fire risk
Whether the proposal would provide an appropriate provision of affordable housing
Whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for future occupiers

What decided it

The substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions through oppressive outlook impacts, combined with unresolved flooding and fire risk concerns and the failure to secure appropriate affordable housing contributions, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location.

Framework references: 119, 167, 92

Plan policies cited: LP8, LP39, LP11, LP21, LP36, LP35, SI12, SI13, D12

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