Planning appeal decision
6 Claverdale Road , London, London, SW2 2DP
Planning appeal 3268074 at 6 Claverdale Road , London, London, SW2 2DP (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider terrace.
erection of metal railings on the property's rear roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- SW2 2DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider terrace
- The effect upon the living conditions of residents of no. 4 Claverdale Road and nos. 85 and 87 Upper Tulse Hill with particular regard to privacy and overlooking and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The railings cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the terrace and the privacy of neighbouring residents, with no justification for the safety concerns raised.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q2
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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