Planning appeal decision
69 Clapham Common West Side, London, SW4 9AU
Planning appeal 3262387 at 69 Clapham Common West Side, London, SW4 9AU (London Borough of Wandsworth) 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.
install new double painted timber doors to the front elevation to match others in adjacent properties. Installation of new frameless glass balustrading behind the existing stone balustrading to the roof terrace, to comply with building regulations. Installation of new doors to the replace the existing loft doors and install new glass guarding in front of doors to replace existing guarding, and matching replacement doors and window to the roof terrace. New doors to be installed to rear at ground floor level facing the garden. Installation of photovoltaic cells to flat roof of loft
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- SW4 9AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The less-than-substantial harm to the significance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area caused by the disruption to the established symmetry, character and appearance of the terrace was not outweighed by any public benefits of the proposal.
The less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area's significance was not outweighed by the private security benefits or the retention of the original door, which the Inspector did not consider a public benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMS1DMS2DMH5
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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