®Planning appeal decision
39 Foxley Road, London, SW9 6EX
Planning appeal 3266721 at 39 Foxley Road, London, SW9 6EX (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 29 October 2021 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Vassall Road Conservation Area, and on the setting of nearby Grade II Listed Buildings.
demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and construction of a new residential development comprising self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SW9 6EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Vassall Road Conservation Area, and on the setting of nearby Grade II Listed Buildings
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed Buildings, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of providing four new dwellings in an area where the Council has already delivered a housing surplus.
The modest benefits of housing provision and construction jobs were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the heritage assets, to which great weight must be attributed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q20Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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