The Butts , Sandpits Road, RICHMOND, TW10 7DT

construction of corridor building to link the existing garden outbuilding with the main house. Replacement of the single-pitched roof over the outbuilding with a dual-pitched roof and rooflights, and installation of new glazing to the garden elevation of the outbuilding

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Petersham Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Sandpits House, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The glazed link would be a modest, lightweight, discreet addition not visible from public vantage points that would preserve the conservation area character and not significantly impact the neighbours' outlook.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP1, Policy LP3, Policy LP8, Policy D12 of The London Plan 2021

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