Planning appeal decision
23 Orchard Rise, Richmond, TW10 5BX
Planning appeal 3307274 at 23 Orchard Rise, Richmond, TW10 5BX (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property.
two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, replacement windows to rear with contemporary styled aluminium windows and erection of side dormer roof extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- TW10 5BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sheen Common Drive Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed rear elements would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sheen Common Drive Conservation Area and would cause less than substantial harm to its significance with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3House Extensions and External Alterations SPD 2015Richmond and Richmond Hill Village Planning Guidance 2016
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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