Planning appeal decision
102 East Hill, London, SW18 2HF
Planning appeal 3319606 at 102 East Hill, London, SW18 2HF (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Town Conservation Area.
for the retention of shop front and solid rolling metal shutter
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- SW18 2HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal's lack of traditional glazing bars and reduced stallrisers create a visually dominant appearance that harms the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits identified to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP8Shop fronts Supplementary Planning Document (1988)
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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