®Planning appeal decision
42 Gloucester Road, Hampton, TW12 2UH
Planning appeal 3331008 at 42 Gloucester Road, Hampton, TW12 2UH (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 12 February 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 the surrounding area.
refurbishment/reconfiguration of existing single storey bungalow - with necessary demolition works, proposed loft and side extensions. Roof alteration to provide additional habitable accommodation at first floor – including raised external walls, new roof, a small dormer at the side, and rooflights (obscure glass to side windows). Timber porch. Part single storey, part two storey side extension with front dormer window and rooflights
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- TW12 2UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would secure an acceptable standard of living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The varied character of Gloucester Road with mixed property styles, ridge heights and scales, combined with the appeal site's wider plot width and the high-quality design of the proposed extensions, means the development would integrate well with its surroundings and not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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