Planning appeal decision
22 Park Drive, East Sheen, London, London, SW14 8RD
Planning appeal 3337007 at 22 Park Drive, East Sheen, London, London, SW14 8RD (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
for a Loft conversion, erection of dormer to the rear and addition of gambrel roof dormer to the rear roof addition with roof lights to the front roof; Erection of part single, part two storey rear and side extension; Addition of basement to the property, together with replacement of windows and doors throughout the house; and the Installation of solar panels on the roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- SW14 8RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gambrel roof extension would represent an incongruous and unsympathetic form of development that would negatively impact upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area, conflicting with Policy LP1 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy 28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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