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Dismissed9 November 20233315806

187 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6PN

Planning appeal 3315806 at 187 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6PN (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, having particular regards to its height, siting and design.

the erection of a roof terrace with a 1.7m high, obscured glass balustrade, on the rear roof extension at the first floor level

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
SW16 6PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, having particular regards to its height, siting and design
  • the effect on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regards to privacy, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would have a harmful effect on both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of nearby residents through overlooking and noise generation, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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