Planning appeal decision
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
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- 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
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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