Planning appeal decision
24 Church Lane, Teddington, TW11 8PA
Planning appeal 3324175 at 24 Church Lane, Teddington, TW11 8PA (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 20 December 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the architectural integrity of the host and neighbouring properties and thereby the character and appearance of the local area.
demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a new single storey full width extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- TW11 8PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the architectural integrity of the host and neighbouring properties and thereby the character and appearance of the local area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in terms of its potential to appear overbearing, dominant or to overshadow
What decided it
The proposed extension, being of simple contemporary design with appropriate height and set-back, would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area or to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP8
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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