®Planning appeal decision
Garages to the Rear of 194 Upper Richmond Road West, London , SW14 8AN
Planning appeal 3312890 at Garages to the Rear of 194 Upper Richmond Road West, London , SW14 8AN (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Chestnut Avenue and 190A Upper Richmond Road West with particular regard to outlook and light.
the demolition of existing garages (Nos 1 to 6) and construction of two x two-bed residential units with associated works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- SW14 8AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Chestnut Avenue and 190A Upper Richmond Road West with particular regard to outlook and light
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space, outlook and light
- Whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers and would fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and external amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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