70 Arlington Road, Teddington, TW11 8NJ

described on the planning application form as ‘Erection of a dormer over the rear projection and chimney removal

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
The living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 72 Arlington Road, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight
Whether there are any material considerations, including any fallback position which would outweigh any identified harm

What decided it

The fallback position of the Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a similar dormer, combined with the presence of comparable extensions on neighbouring properties, constituted material considerations of significant weight that justified allowing the appeal despite conflict with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP1, Policy LP8, Policy D12

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