®Planning appeal decision
3C Sheen Gate Gardens, London, SW14 7PD
Planning appeal 6009070 at 3C Sheen Gate Gardens, London, SW14 7PD (Richmond upon Thames) was allowed on 17 June 2026 by Inspector S Poole, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy.
described on the application form as “Conversion of the existing garage into habitable space including glazed windows and doors to the street frontage; A single - storey rear extension including a first-floor external balustrade and stair leading to the rear garden; Alterations to first floor rear windows
- Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- S Poole
- Postcode
- SW14 7PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposals on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy
- the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed terrace and staircase would have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through severe overlooking and loss of privacy, contrary to Policy 46 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 46Policy 28
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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