Aminah Mansions, 55F Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0SP

Planning appeal 3313682 at Aminah Mansions, 55F Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0SP (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 1 November 2024 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission and within the past four years, the unauthorised erection of 3rd and 4th floor extensions (4th and 5th storeys of the property) and the use of these extensions as self-contained flats within the property, numbered Flats 13 - 20 inclusive (the "Unauthorised Development")

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Thompson F
Postcode: SW17 0SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
housing mix
the effect on the living conditions of occupiers with regard to the size of the accommodation and the provision of outdoor amenity space
the provision of refuse and recycling facilities

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds including character and appearance, housing mix, living conditions standards, and waste management, with no material considerations indicating determination other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP1Policy LP5Policy LP24Policy LP27Policy LP2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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