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Dismissed22 September 20223300210

11 Somerset Road, Teddington, TW11 8RT

Planning appeal 3300210 at 11 Somerset Road, Teddington, TW11 8RT (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of increasing the amount of glazing on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular reference to light pollution.

proposed erection of single-storey rear and side wrap-around extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/3727/HOT dated 21 December 2021

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones GP
Postcode
TW11 8RT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of increasing the amount of glazing on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular reference to light pollution

What decided it

The continuous strip of glazing in the sloping roof, when illuminated during hours of darkness, would cause unacceptable light pollution and harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents at No 9 Somerset Road, contrary to Local Plan policy L8.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP policy L8

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