Planning appeal decision
2 South Avenue, Richmond, TW9 3EL
Planning appeal 3303818 at 2 South Avenue, Richmond, TW9 3EL (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular reference to the setting of Kew Gardens Conservation Area and nearby non-designated heritage assets.
the creation of a roof terrace at the second floor to Flat 2 to provide private amenity space
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- TW9 3LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular reference to the setting of Kew Gardens Conservation Area and nearby non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The unacceptable harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, particularly the setting of Kew Gardens Conservation Area and nearby non-designated heritage assets, which cannot be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP4
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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