Planning appeal decision
175 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LE
Planning appeal 3316306 at 175 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LE (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for sustainable design and construction methods.
the change of use of HMO annex to a self-contained dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- SW14 8LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for sustainable design and construction methods
- whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The failure to submit evidence of sustainable construction standards and to secure an affordable housing contribution in accordance with development plan policies LP22 and LP36.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP22Policy LP20Policy LP36
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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