Planning appeal decision
Workshop Rear of 8 High Street, Hampton, TW12 2SJ
Planning appeal 3299233 at Workshop Rear of 8 High Street, Hampton, TW12 2SJ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 July 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted in relation to the relevant conditions are acceptable having regard to the character and appearance of the area, including the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, and the provision of cycle storage.
the conversion and extension of workshop building Use Class E(g) - light industrial (formerly B1c and B1a lightl) to form a one-storey, 3 bedroom dwelling with accommodation in the roof Use Class C3 residential
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- TW12 2SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted in relation to the relevant conditions are acceptable having regard to the character and appearance of the area, including the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, and the provision of cycle storage
What decided it
The use of UPVC for windows, doors, gutters, downpipes, soffits and fascias throughout the property appears overtly modern and fails to reflect the predominant traditional nature and detailing of the immediate surrounds within the conservation area and setting of listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP39Policy LP44
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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