®Planning appeal decision
10 Parkgate Gardens, London, SW14 8BQ
the development described as “Variation of planning approval 24/0507/HOT - condition U0181865 Approved drawings to allow altered front rooflight location, fenestration alterations, revised roof eaves height and altered materials. (retrospective) ” without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 24/2105/VRC, dated 15 October 2024
- Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SW14 8BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Park Gate Gardens with regard to privacy
What decided it
The window W1 would afford direct views of the neighbour's kitchen/dining room and paved terrace, creating a harmful loss of privacy through perceived overlooking that conflicts with the development plan.
The limited design and ventilation benefits of the proposal did not adequately justify the significant harm to the privacy and living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers.
Plan policies cited: Policy 46 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 'The best for our borough' (2024 to 2039) (2025)
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.