Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 68 Railton Road, London, SE24 0LF
Planning appeal 3311995 at Flat 2, 68 Railton Road, London, SE24 0LF (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to noise and disturbance.
the erection of railings to existing rear projection (with glazed privacy screen to north-eastern edge) to form roof terrace, along with the installation of dormer window to rear roof slope, to facilitate access to terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SE24 0LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to noise and disturbance
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance, which would be long-lasting and contrary to the Framework, outweighed the benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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