First Floor Flat, 51 Houblon Road, Richmond, TW10 6DB

proposed loft conversion including the installation of two rear dormer windows, two front Velux rooflights, a redesigned floor plan, and all associated works at the first-floor flat, 51 Houblon Road

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed rear dormer windows on the character and appearance of designated and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The limited public benefits arising from improving a single residential unit do not outweigh the less than substantial but moderate harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and non-designated heritage assets caused by the introduction of rear dormer windows to an otherwise unaltered roofscape.

Framework references: 212, 213, 215, 216

Plan policies cited: Policy 28, Policy 29, Policy 30

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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