Planning appeal decision
109 Colwith Road, London, W6 9EZ
Planning appeal 3285494 at 109 Colwith Road, London, W6 9EZ (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Crabtree Conservation Area.
the erection of a 1500mm high partly obscured glazed screen around part of the remaining flat roof at second floor level of the existing two storey back addition, in connection with its use as a roof terrace
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- W6 9EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Crabtree Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to any overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The unduly harmful effect on the living conditions of neighbouring property occupiers through overlooking and loss of privacy, which would outweigh the limited benefits of providing additional amenity space to the appeal property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy DC8Policy HO11Key Principles HS7Key Principles HS8
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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