Planning appeal decision
12 The Garth, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1SR
Planning appeal 3347070 at 12 The Garth, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1SR (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2025 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 building and of the local area.
erection of a part one, part two, storey side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- TW12 1SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and of the local area
What decided it
The height and massing of the ground floor extension and boundary wall, combined with distinctive materials, would create an over-dominant and discordant feature materially harming the character and appearance of the property and local area in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1House Extensions and External Alterations SPDHampton Hill Village Planning Guidance SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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