1 Firth Gardens, London, SW6 6QB

Planning appeal 3302908 at 1 Firth Gardens, London, SW6 6QB (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

a retrospective application for demolition of dwelling house with front facade retention and; retention of part two, part three storey plus basement building with an external staircase from basement to ground floor level, roof terrace at second floor level, air source heat pump and hot water solar panel at roof level and bin store enclosure at front of the property (Amended description)

Authority: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones R
Postcode: SW6 6QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise, privacy, shadowing and outlook

What decided it

The flat roof and parapet walls of the rear outrigger, which create the roof terrace and enable unacceptable overlooking and noise generation affecting neighbouring residents, are inseverable from the main building and render the entire development unacceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC1Policy DC2Policy DC4Policy DC11Policy HO11Policy CC12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 60

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