Planning appeal decision
15 Andalus Road, London, SW9 9PQ
Planning appeal 3295518 at 15 Andalus Road, London, SW9 9PQ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
that without planning permission, the erection of a part single-storey, part 2-storey L-shaped wrap around flat roofed, brick clad extension to the rear of the premises and to the side and rear of the existing 3-storey rear projection (‘the unauthorised rear wrap-around extension’)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- SW9 9PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 32 and 34 Tasman Road as well as 17 Andalus Road, with regard to privacy, outlook and light
What decided it
The development's adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area through its poor quality finishes (yellow brick) and window design that failed to respect the local distinctiveness and architectural detailing of the host property and surrounding terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy D3
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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