Planning appeal decision
23A West Park Road, Richmond, TW9 4DB
Planning appeal 3328650 at 23A West Park Road, Richmond, TW9 4DB (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 28 February 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 21 and 25 West Park Road, with particular regard to their outlook and light.
the demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new ground floor single storey rear extension
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- TW9 4DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 21 and 25 West Park Road, with particular regard to their outlook and light
What decided it
The existing close arrangement of the buildings and the presence of alternative light sources to the affected windows meant that the proposed extension would not materially worsen living conditions despite exceeding the SPD guidance on depth and height.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP8
- 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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