Planning appeal decision
65 Hartswood Road, London, W12 9NE
Planning appeal 3292526 at 65 Hartswood Road, London, W12 9NE (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the host property and the character and appearance of the area, including the Ravenscourt and Starch Green Conservation Area.
a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, 2 velux windows to front roof slope and new window to flank wall at loft level
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- W12 9NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the host property and the character and appearance of the area, including the Ravenscourt and Starch Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The hip to gable roof alteration would fundamentally alter the character and visual appearance of the interwar terrace group and fail to preserve the conservation area, with public benefits insufficient to outweigh the harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1DC1DC4DC8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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