Planning appeal decision
55 St. Margarets Grove, Twickenham, TW1 1JF
Planning appeal 3318786 at 55 St. Margarets Grove, Twickenham, TW1 1JF (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear first-floor outrigger extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
for the construction of a single storey side infill extension and a first-floor outrigger extension, reinstatement of bay window to ground floor front elevation, fenestration changes and internal reconfigurations
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- TW1 1JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear first-floor outrigger extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed rear first-floor outrigger extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 57 St. Margarets Grove, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal's subordinate design, modest separation distance from the neighbouring boundary, and sloping roof form that mitigates impact on outlook, combined with the condition securing obscure glazing to prevent overlooking, justified allowing the appeal despite departing from SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 1Policy LP 8
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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