®Planning appeal decision
148 Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XQ
Planning appeal 3304806 at 148 Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XQ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 144 Telford Avenue and 150 Telford Avenue having particular regard to overlooking.
the construction of a steel staircase with infilled balustrades to create a rear access and fire escape to the garden and replacement enlarged sliding window and removal of 2no chimneys
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- SW2 4XQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 144 Telford Avenue and 150 Telford Avenue having particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The proposed staircase and landing would cause unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through overlooking, conflicting with Policy Q2 of the Lambeth Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2
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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