Planning appeal decision
68 Barnes Avenue, Barnes, Richmond Upon Thames, SW13 9AJ
Planning appeal 6011863 at 68 Barnes Avenue, Barnes, Richmond Upon Thames, SW13 9AJ (Richmond upon Thames) was allowed on 1 September 2026 by Inspector SJ Desai, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Part single / part double storey extension
- Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- SJ Desai
- Postcode
- SW13 9AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The unusual site-specific characteristics—particularly the splayed boundary, differing building alignments, and limited street views of the gap—meant that the proposal would not result in harmful terracing or loss of important separation despite not fully complying with the SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 'The best for our borough' - 2024 to 2039 (2025)Policy DM6 of the Framework
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.
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