Planning appeal decision
66 Brightwell Crescent, London, SW17 9AE
Planning appeal 3290891 at 66 Brightwell Crescent, London, SW17 9AE (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the house and area generally.
without planning permission and within the last four years, the unauthorised erection of a rear mansard roof extension, raising of the ridge of the main roof and erection of extension above back addition
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- SW17 9AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the house and area generally
What decided it
The extension's box-like stepped form occupying the entire roof slope creates a dominant and incongruous appearance that adversely affects the character and appearance of the house and surrounding area, contrary to local plan policies requiring well-designed extensions that do not dominate the original building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMS1Policy DMH5
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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