Planning appeal decision
43 Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6DB
Planning appeal 3304241 at 43 Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6DB (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the revised design of the rear extension and alterations and the installation of the rooflights on the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area.
the erection of roof extension to main rear and side roofslopes and set-back hip to gable (with French doors and safety railings) and roof extension with projecting dormers over two-storey back addition without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 2019/4775, dated 24 February 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- SW11 6DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the revised design of the rear extension and alterations and the installation of the rooflights on the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The rooflights and rear extension alterations are of modest scale and do not detract from the host dwelling or the conservation area, thereby preserving its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMS1DMS2DMH5
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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