48 Berwyn Road, Richmond, TW10 5BS

Planning appeal 3324005 at 48 Berwyn Road, Richmond, TW10 5BS (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 August 2023 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding locality, with special regard to the Sheen Common Drive Conservation Area.

Proposed first floor side and rear extension

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Somers J
Postcode: TW10 5BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding locality, with special regard to the Sheen Common Drive Conservation Area

What decided it

The disproportionate bulk, massing and depth of the proposed extensions would harm the architectural authenticity and integrity of the existing dwelling and cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area, which is not outweighed by the claimed public benefits.

The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was not outweighed by the public benefits of providing an optimal viable use and short-term employment opportunities, which could be achieved through a more appropriately designed scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP1Policy LP3London Plan Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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