Planning appeal decision
The Old Stable, 1 Bridle Lane , Twickenham , TW1 3EG
Planning appeal 3298274 at The Old Stable, 1 Bridle Lane , Twickenham , TW1 3EG (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Crown Road St Margaret's Conservation Area CA49.
a new slate clad pitch roof to replace an existing flat roof without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/0406/FUL, dated 23 September 2021
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- TW1 3EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Crown Road St Margaret's Conservation Area CA49
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to privacy and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would cause material harm to both the character and appearance of the conservation area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy and disturbance, with insufficient public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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