®Planning appeal decision
89 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RA
Planning appeal 3255650 at 89 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RA (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 29 July 2021 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed lightwell adjacent to Oldridge Road on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
Alterations including erection of dormer roof extension to main rear roof; erection of single-storey rear/side extension; formation of side lightwell to basement in connection with conversion of property from 5 x 1-bedroom flats to 1 x studio, 2 x 1-bedroom, 1 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 3-bedroom flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- SW12 8RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed lightwell adjacent to Oldridge Road on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The lightwell, as an essentially subterranean feature screened by boundary treatments consistent with the rest of the site and area, would have extremely limited visibility and no real effect on the wider street-scene, and the Oldridge Road elevation reads as a side elevation to which the detailed restrictions on front elevation lightwells do not apply.
The conservation of the conservation area as a heritage asset was given great weight, and the proposal was found to have a neutral effect on its significance, preserving its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1Policy IS3Policy DMS1Policy DMH4Policy DMH5
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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