11 Ashlake Road, Lambeth, SW16 2BB

ground floor rear full width extension and creation of a roof terrace with 1.7m obscure glazed balustrade above, to 11 Ashlake Road together with a roof light to ground floor lean to roof

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Law T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the residents of 13 Ashlake Road, with particular regard to noise
Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with particular regards to light

What decided it

The obscure glazed balustrade would prevent overlooking whilst allowing sufficient light through its transparency and the retention of windows and glazed door, satisfying all three main issues regarding character, neighbouring amenity, and future occupier living conditions.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy Q5, Policy Q11, Policy Q2

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