®Planning appeal decision
39 Maisonette First & Second Floor, Purcell Crescent, London, SW6 7PB
Planning appeal 3309369 at 39 Maisonette First & Second Floor, Purcell Crescent, London, SW6 7PB (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 and 41 Purcell Crescent with particular regard to outlook and privacy.
insulating and strengthening an existing flat roof of the rear extension of the property. Atop of the newly strengthened roof, erecting a roof terrace with composite decking surrounded by metal handrails with clear glass panelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- SW6 7PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 and 41 Purcell Crescent with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area, and on the setting of the Crabtree Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of 41 Purcell Crescent through significant loss of privacy due to overlooking from the terrace, which could not be adequately mitigated by planning condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC4Policy HO11Policy DC1Policy DC8HS8 of the Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2018CAG3 of the SPD
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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