®Planning appeal decision
30 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NW
Planning appeal 3311669 at 30 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NW (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Law T, 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 Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area.
Forming first & second floor additions & developing the existing ground floor, to add an additional 2 bed, self-contained flat, & an additional office. Development to include associated bin store, bike store & recycling store
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- SW16 6NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with particular reference to internal and private amenity space
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with particular regard to car parking
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the conservation area's character and would provide unacceptable living conditions for future residents due to inadequate ceiling height and absence of private amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22Policy H5London Plan Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 130
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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