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Dismissed19 April 20233304624

117 Norwood High Street, Lambeth, London, SE27 9JF

Planning appeal 3304624 at 117 Norwood High Street, Lambeth, London, SE27 9JF (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

alterations to the roof structure and replacement of the existing roof to raise the ridge line to create an additional floor to include a loft conversion, with skylights and a raised parapet wall to match that of the adjoining neighbour

Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pickernell E
Postcode
SE27 9JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and the area

What decided it

The privacy screen in Appeal A and the flat roof design in Appeal B both fail to respond positively to the distinct architectural context and character of the terrace, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Q5Policy Q7Policy Q8Policy Q11Building Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document

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