76 Castelnau, London, SW13 9EX

Planning appeal 3294396 at 76 Castelnau, London, SW13 9EX (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of not complying with Conditions GD01A and U0089635 on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and noise disturbance.

failure to comply with conditions imposed on a planning permission ref 20/2105/HOT granted on 30 October 2020

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones R
Postcode: SW13 9EX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of not complying with Conditions GD01A and U0089635 on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and noise disturbance
The effect of the railings along the periphery of the roof on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy from the use of the roof as a terrace, which necessitated upholding the enforcement notice to cease that use, outweighed the appellant's practical concerns about maintenance access and safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP 8House Extensions and External Alterations SPD
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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