Planning appeal decision
Flat 3 & 4 380B Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2DX
Planning appeal 3307535 at Flat 3 & 4 380B Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2DX (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Richmond Road (East Twickenham) Conservation Area.
removal of chimney to rear, alterations to roof comprising raising ridge height, addition of rooflights and skylights and installation of glass balustrades to rear third floor level to facilitate creation of balcony
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- TW1 2DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Richmond Road (East Twickenham) Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 1Policy LP 3Policy LP 4Policy LP 8Policy HC1London Plan Policy GG2
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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