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Dismissed6 July 20233307771

1a Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LP

Planning appeal 3307771 at 1a Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LP (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 6 July 2023 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of the ground floor from commercial (Class E) into a single dwellinghouse (Class C3); erection of a two storey extension at first and second floor level; installation of new door and windows, and a new access gate to the front elevation

Authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
W12 9LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to ceiling heights, outlook, sunlight, daylight and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development's height and design would be incongruous and dominating within the context of the existing two-storey terraced character of Cobbold Road, and the inadequate ceiling heights in the second-floor bedroom would harm living conditions for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC1Policy DC2Policy DC4Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy HO4Policy HO11Key Principle HS1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 134

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