Planning appeal decision
50 Tremadoc Road, London, SW4 7LL
Planning appeal 3262237 at 50 Tremadoc Road, London, SW4 7LL (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a roof terrace with 1.7m high obscure glazed screen to the rear outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- SW4 7LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the locally distinct character and appearance of the roofscape and the established character of the building group, contrary to Policies Q5, Q8 and Q11 of the Local Plan, and this harm would significantly and demonstrably outweigh any private benefits even under a tilted balance.
The adverse impacts upon character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the private benefits which the proposal would deliver
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213
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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