®Planning appeal decision
The Pilgrim, 247 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QU
Planning appeal 3269727 at The Pilgrim, 247 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QU (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 3 September 2021 by Inspector Gilbert J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the Kennington Conservation Area.
erect retractable awnings on a pergola frame to cover the front and rear gardens
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- SE11 5QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the Kennington Conservation Area
What decided it
The front awning's visual prominence and impact on the conservation area's character outweighed any economic benefits to the public house, whereas the rear awning's concealment behind boundary walls meant it would cause no harm.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area from the front awning was weighed against economic public benefits but the harm outweighed the benefits; the rear awning caused no harm and was therefore acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q11Policy Q16Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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