Planning appeal decision
4 Herndon Road, Flat B, London, SW18 2DG
Planning appeal 3309217 at 4 Herndon Road, Flat B, London, SW18 2DG (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether Condition 4 is necessary and reasonable having regard to the living conditions of nearby existing occupiers in terms of overlooking and privacy.
alterations including erection of rear dormer extension above part of two storey back addition and formation of roof terrace above part of two storey back addition with 1.7m high screen surround without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2016/5035, dated 17 October 2016
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SW18 2DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether Condition 4 is necessary and reasonable having regard to the living conditions of nearby existing occupiers in terms of overlooking and privacy
What decided it
The elevated position and transparent nature of the metal railings result in direct overlooking into neighbouring properties and gardens, causing significant and unacceptable loss of privacy contrary to Policy DMS1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMS1
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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