Planning appeal decision
132A Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QN
Planning appeal 3308828 at 132A Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QN (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 May 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area.
the erection of the side and rear dormer, ground floor rear extension facade alterations, swimming pool, replacement of the boundary fences by brick walls, floor plan redesign and all associated works
- 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
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The scale, design and materials of the proposed dormers, combined with the loss of the historic front door and the site's prominence, would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area that could not be justified by the modest public benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMS1DMS2DMH5HC1(C)
- 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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