Planning appeal decision
Flat B (First and Second Floor) 179 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 0NL
Planning appeal 3354256 at Flat B (First and Second Floor) 179 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 0NL (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Cryan 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 Hammersmith Grove Conservation Area.
a loft extension with side mansard slope; the addition of 2x dormers to front roof slope and 2x dormers to rear roof slope; a second-floor extension to outrigger with terrace above; internal reconfiguration
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- W6 0NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Hammersmith Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The loss of balance and symmetry at the prominent front elevation of the semi-detached pair, combined with the disruption to the rear roof line, would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area which would not be outweighed by the private benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy DC8Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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