Planning appeal decision
8 Buckingham Road, Hampton, TW12 3JA
Planning appeal 3343241 at 8 Buckingham Road, Hampton, TW12 3JA (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and of the local area, including the non-designated heritage assets.
to erect an additional storey to the existing rear & side extension towards the rear, convert part of the garage into a utility room and replace the existing windows with bi-fold doors at the rear of the house
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- TW12 3JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and of the local area, including the non-designated heritage assets
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at No 6 Buckingham Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The modest scale, subservient design, and roof form of the proposed extension would respect the character and appearance of the existing property and street scene whilst maintaining adequate separation and not materially harming the outlook of neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Council's Local PlanPolicy LP8 of the Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 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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