Planning appeal decision
38 Brook Road, Twickenham, TW1 1JE
Planning appeal 3321101 at 38 Brook Road, Twickenham, TW1 1JE (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 January 2024 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
Construction of a single storey side infill extension and first floor extension, insertion of bay window & front porch to ground floor front elevation, excavation of basement and provision of front lightwell, fenestration changes & internal refurbishment
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- TW1 1JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- whether the proposal would increase potential flood risk within the locality
What decided it
The combined visual impact of the proposed lightwell, porch and bay window would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene, and the extensions would be overbearing and visually dominant to neighbouring occupiers, contrary to local plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP8Policy LP11Policy LP21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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