Lynwood House, Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QS

Planning appeal 3282275 at Lynwood House, Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QS (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Conservation Area.

Erection of new brick boundary wall to western boundary, erection of external store abutting new boundary wall. Replacement of existing metal railings and gate with new metal railings and gate, removal of dwarf wall to allow for new driveway access with new metal gate

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Cresswell C
Postcode: SW4 0QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the safe and efficient operation of the highway network in the vicinity of the appeal site

What decided it

The parking space represents reinstatement of an already established space rather than new parking provision, and the design of the gate can be controlled by condition to protect the conservation area's character.

The benefits of enabling access to an established parking space and modest boundary works were balanced against the conservation area's character, with the Inspector finding that the proposal would preserve rather than harm that character through appropriate design control.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q14Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q9Policy Q11Policy Q15Policy Q22Policy T6

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