Planning appeal decision
15 Lauderdale Drive, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 7BS
Planning appeal 3296636 at 15 Lauderdale Drive, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 7BS (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse the certificate of lawful use or development was well founded.
described as "Construction of roof extension. No new hard standings. All works and storage of materials etc on site
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harwood A
- Postcode
- TW10 7BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the Council's decision to refuse the certificate of lawful use or development was well founded
What decided it
The proposal qualifies as an addition or alteration to the roof under Class B of the GPDO, as a matter of fact and degree, because substantial elements of the existing roof structure and supporting walls remain in place despite the extensive nature of the works.
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