Planning appeal decision
43 Gressenhall Road, London, SW18 5QH
Planning appeal 3321559 at 43 Gressenhall Road, London, SW18 5QH (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Couper C, 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, the terrace, and the area.
interior alterations to convert an end of terrace single family dwelling into two flats. Proposed loft conversion and roof extension consisting of roof alterations to an end of terrace dwelling and including hip to gable roof extension, an addition of a dormer to the roof at the rear of the property and addition of two skylights to the roof slope at the front of the property and addition of one skylight on the existing rear extension roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- SW18 5QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace, and the area
What decided it
The proposed hip to gable roof extension combined with the large rear dormer would harm the character and appearance of the terrace and streetscene by creating a top-heavy, domineering appearance inconsistent with the prevailing hipped roof form characteristic of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- WLP Policy LP1WLP Policy LP5
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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