Planning appeal decision
141 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LR
Planning appeal 3322202 at 141 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LR (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants.
use of the rear of the existing shop (Class E) as a self- contained studio flat (Class C3), insertion of rooflight, and insertion of two windows on the side elevation
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- SW14 8LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
- whether the proposal meets the Council's requirements for affordable housing
- whether the proposal would be a sustainable form of development
What decided it
The proposal would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future residents due to poor outlook from windows facing a narrow passageway and tall office building, which would not achieve the social role of sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy LP35 of the Council's Local PlanPolicy LP36 of the Local PlanPolicy LP20 of the Local PlanPolicy LP22 of the Local PlanPolicy SI 2 of the London PlanPolicy SI 5 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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