Planning appeal decision
93 Cricklade Avenue, London, SW2 3HE
Planning appeal 3291634 at 93 Cricklade Avenue, London, SW2 3HE (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 25 June 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, the semi-detached pair, and the surrounding area including on the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area.
‘Erection of a part single, part two storey extension to the rear of the existing semi detached house at 93 Cricklade Avenue, London, SW2 3HE
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- SW2 3HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, the semi-detached pair, and the surrounding area including on the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The prominent gable and its inharmonious roof pitch would significantly detract from the distinctive hipped roof of the host dwelling and undermine the uniformity and character of the conservation area, causing less than substantial harm with no offsetting public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22Building Alterations and Extensions SPD (2015)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199
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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