Planning appeal decision
40 Atheldene Road, London, SW18 3BW
Planning appeal 3322295 at 40 Atheldene Road, London, SW18 3BW (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the “construction of a new (third) floor level of accommodation above the existing three storey apartment building at the junction of Atheldene Road and Farlton Road in Earlsfield, London
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- SW18 3BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate facilities for waste and cycle storage
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by introducing a bulky, dominant addition to a prominently sited building that already exceeds the height of surrounding properties, and this harm is not outweighed by the modest benefits of providing three additional residential units.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP51Policy D1Policy D2Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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