®Planning appeal decision
Grosvenor Garage , Fitzgerald Avenue, East Sheen , London , SW14 8SZ
Planning appeal 3358041 at Grosvenor Garage , Fitzgerald Avenue, East Sheen , London , SW14 8SZ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 December 2025 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the provision of employment land.
demolition of existing buildings on site and construction of five apartments, three houses and a commercial unit with associated access, landscaping and car parking
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SW14 8SZ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- RLP Policy 22RLP Policy 24London Plan Policy E2London Plan Policy E4London Plan Policy E7RLP Policy 14RLP Policy 2RLP Policy 3RLP Policy 4RLP Policy 28RLP Policy 7RLP Policy 6RLP Policy 8London Plan Policy SI13RLP Policy 15RLP Policy 46RLP Policy 11RLP Policy 47RLP Policy 48London Plan Policy T5RLP Policy 53
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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