12-14 Rydal Gardens, Whitton, London, SW15 3QQ

Planning appeal 3332865 at 12-14 Rydal Gardens, Whitton, London, SW15 3QQ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on biodiversity at the site.

demolition of the existing side extension to No: 14 with additional development to the rear. No: 12 is to be partly demolished and reconfigured by development to form two semi detached properties. Two new semi detached houses on the site

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Burnham T
Postcode: TW3 2JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on biodiversity at the site
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers at No. 10a Rydal Gardens and No. 16 Rydal Gardens with particular regard to any overlooking of private amenity spaces and at No. 10a with regard to any loss of light
Whether there would be any unacceptable impact on highway and pedestrian safety with particular regard to the proposed new crossover

What decided it

The failure to undertake required bat surveys and the substantial net loss of biodiversity (-37.04%) with no clear mitigation proposals conflicted with development plan policy and could not be outweighed by the housing benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP 15Policy LP 16Policy LP 1Policy LP 39Policy LP 8Policy LP 44Policy LP 45

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