Planning appeal decision
10 to 12, Balham Hill, London, SW12 9EA
Planning appeal 3312190 at 10 to 12, Balham Hill, London, SW12 9EA (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, with particular regard to the significance of a non-designated heritage asset.
change of use of part 3rd and part 4th storey of building from equipment rooms to 1 bed apartment with roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- SW12 9EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, with particular regard to the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
- Fire safety
What decided it
The removal of existing telecommunications equipment would reveal the original tiled exterior and enhance the building's appearance, outweighing the minor harm from the proposed fenestration and balustrade.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMS1DMS2HC1D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 202Paragraph 203Paragraph 56
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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