®Planning appeal decision
43 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
Planning appeal 3316429 at 43 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 3 November 2023 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character, appearance and significance of the Vauxhall Conservation Area.
terrace conversion at second floor and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- SW8 1RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character, appearance and significance of the Vauxhall Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 41 South Lambeth Road with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area with insufficient public benefits to offset it, and would harm the living conditions of adjacent residents, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22Policy Q2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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