®Planning appeal decision
97 Cambray Road, Lambeth, London, SW12 0ER
Planning appeal 3308548 at 97 Cambray Road, Lambeth, London, SW12 0ER (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the design and siting of the proposed outbuilding is acceptable having regard to local plan policies concerning development in gardens.
a single storey rear extension and outbuilding
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- SW12 0ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the design and siting of the proposed outbuilding is acceptable having regard to local plan policies concerning development in gardens
What decided it
The site's narrow width meant that the policy's preferred 1 metre setback was not feasible, and the Inspector found the proposed outbuilding would be acceptable in these specific site circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q14 part F Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035Building Alterations & 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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