Flat A, 26 Racton Road, LONDON, SW6 1LP

the erection of a rear roof extension involving an increase in the ridge height by 150mm; installation of 3no. rooflights in the front roofslope; installation of new doors to replace existing, and installation of a new white timber framed sash window to replace existing, to the rear elevation at second floor level

Authority: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Phillips B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing property, surrounding area and the Sedlescombe Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed 150mm ridge height increase would be minor and visually imperceptible from street level, and the overall design would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the terrace.

Framework references: 201

Plan policies cited: Policy DC1, Policy DC4, Policy DC8

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