®Planning appeal decision
Grosvenor Garage , Fitzgerald Avenue, East Sheen , London , SW14 8SZ
demolition of existing buildings on site and construction of five apartments, three houses and a commercial unit with associated access, landscaping and car parking
- Authority
- Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the provision of employment land
- Whether it has been adequately demonstrated that retention and refurbishment of the existing flat is not possible
- Sustainability
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate refuse storage arrangements
- Flood risk
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to outlook, privacy and noise
- Whether affordable housing is required to make the scheme acceptable in planning terms
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate vehicular and cycle parking
What decided it
The proposed development would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous monolithic form and unduly bulky massing, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and loss of privacy, with these harms significantly and demonstrably outweighing the modest housing supply benefit.
Plan policies cited: RLP Policy 22, RLP Policy 24, London Plan Policy E2, London Plan Policy E4, London Plan Policy E7, RLP Policy 14, RLP Policy 2, RLP Policy 3, RLP Policy 4, RLP Policy 28, RLP Policy 7, RLP Policy 6, RLP Policy 8, London Plan Policy SI13, RLP Policy 15, RLP Policy 46, RLP Policy 11, RLP Policy 47, RLP Policy 48, London Plan Policy T5, RLP Policy 53
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.