Planning appeal decision
8 Halsmere Road, London, SE5 9LN
Planning appeal 3280211 at 8 Halsmere Road, London, SE5 9LN (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The extent to which the proposed rear mansard roof extension and dormer windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the host property, street scene and the Minet Estate Conservation Area.
roof extension and side return
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- SE5 9LN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The extent to which the proposed rear mansard roof extension and dormer windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the host property, street scene and the Minet Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The form, scale and mass of the proposed rear mansard roof extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh the great weight to be given to this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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