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Dismissed28 August 20256000297

74 Treen Avenue, London, London, SW13 0JT

Planning appeal 6000297 at 74 Treen Avenue, London, London, SW13 0JT (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

retrospective application: installation of an air heat pump to the rear of the property

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
SW13 0JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of nearby dwellings, in respect of noise

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and would exceed nighttime noise limits affecting neighbouring dwellings, contrary to the Development Plan, with no material considerations indicating a decision other than in accordance with the plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP1LP8LP10policy 28 (publication draft emerging Local Plan)LP46 (publication draft emerging Local Plan)LP53 (publication draft emerging Local Plan)

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