Planning appeal decision
Flat A, 26 Racton Road, London, SW6 1LP
Planning appeal 3289350 at Flat A, 26 Racton Road, London, SW6 1LP (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was allowed on 18 July 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing property, surrounding area and the Sedlescombe Road Conservation Area.
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
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- SW6 1LP
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy DC8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 201
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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