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Dismissed13 January 20233300390

50A Longley Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 9LL

Planning appeal 3300390 at 50A Longley Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 9LL (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing building and erection of two-storey (plus roof) building to provide 1 x 3 bed, 3 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed units with associated cycle and refuse storage

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
SW17 9LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with particular regard to outlook
  • whether or not the proposal would provide adequate cycle storage
  • whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the development would be acceptable with particular regard to the provision of amenity space

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the building's bulk, scale and cramped appearance on the site, combined with significant harm to neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the housing benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy IS3Policy DMH 4Policy DMS 1Policy DMT 2Policy DMH 7Policy D3Policy D6Policy T5

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