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Dismissed24 October 20223294237

Kersfield House, 11 Kersfield Road, London, SW15 3HJ

Planning appeal 3294237 at Kersfield House, 11 Kersfield Road, London, SW15 3HJ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of host building and the surrounding area.

Erection of a single storey roof extension over the existing rear wing of the building to provide 6 x 1 bedroom self-contained flats (use Class C3) with associated internal works and outdoor amenity terraces

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Robbie K
Postcode
SW15 3HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of host building and the surrounding area
  • Living conditions of the occupiers of flats within the appeal building with regard to privacy and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the significant harm to the privacy of existing flat occupiers within the appeal building could not be overcome by the limited housing benefit of four additional units.

What the Inspector cited

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