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Dismissed1 February 20233304468

15 Grove Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NH

Planning appeal 3304468 at 15 Grove Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NH (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed first floor extensions on the character and appearance of the area.

ground floor side and rear extensions, plus joint first floor rear extensions to adjoining properties

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
TW2 5NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed first floor extensions on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed first floor extensions on the living conditions of the occupants of 13 and 19 Grove Road with particular reference to loss of outlook, sunlight and daylight

What decided it

The proposed first floor extensions would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties 13 and 19 Grove Road through loss of daylight and sunlight, contrary to Policy LP8 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP8Policy LP1

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