Planning appeal decision
26 West Temple Sheen, London, SW14 7AP
Planning appeal 3331939 at 26 West Temple Sheen, London, SW14 7AP (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Long M, 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 dwelling and the area.
Demolition of first floor rear dormer, proposed first floor rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, floor plan redesign and all associated work with 26 West Temple Sheen, SW14 7AP
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Long M
- Postcode
- SW14 7AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
What decided it
The scale and design of the proposed extension would not relate sympathetically to the character and appearance of the original dwelling and would result in harm contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy 28
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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