®Planning appeal decision
40 Kelmscott Road, London, SW11 6QY
Planning appeal 3285853 at 40 Kelmscott Road, London, SW11 6QY (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed erection of roof extensions to front and rear including raising the ridge and erection of extension and formation of roof terrace above back-addition on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
construction of a single storey side / rear extension, roof alterations including loft extension with new front dormer windows and addition of a terrace over rear outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb M
- Postcode
- SW11 6QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed erection of roof extensions to front and rear including raising the ridge and erection of extension and formation of roof terrace above back-addition on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension to the front, combined with raising the ridge and roof terrace, would disrupt the uniform roof form of the terrace and appear visually intrusive and out of keeping with the character of the area, conflicting with local plan policies on design and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy IS3Policy PL1Policy DMS1Policy DMH5Wandsworth Local Plan Core Strategy (adopted 2016)Wandsworth Local Plan Development Management Policies Document (adopted 2016)Wandsworth Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document Housing (adopted 2016)
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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