Planning appeal decision
136 Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QN
Planning appeal 3305673 at 136 Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QN (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 26 May 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area.
alterations including erection of a roof extension and extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railing); Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- SW18 5QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area by eroding the symmetry of the paired dwellings and reducing gaps that contribute to the spacious suburban character, with limited public benefits to justify this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMS1DMS2DMH5HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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