®Planning appeal decision
84 Southwell Road, London, SE5 9PG
Planning appeal 3271098 at 84 Southwell Road, London, SE5 9PG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 7 April 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants.
Erection of rear mansard roof extension to the rear and creation of a new residential unit (Class C3), together with the provision of cycle/refuse stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE5 9PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants
- the effect of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions of the occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise, disturbance, and privacy
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety and sustainable travel choices with regard to parking
What decided it
The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum floor-to-ceiling height standards required by policy, and the absence of a completed legal agreement to secure car-free status and car club membership makes the development unacceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2Policy H5Policy H6Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy T6
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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