Planning appeal decision
108 Emmanuel Road, London, SW12 0HS
Planning appeal 3322507 at 108 Emmanuel Road, London, SW12 0HS (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 19 December 2023 by Inspector Major R, 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.
loft conversion with incorporation of new mansard roof to provide 1 additional bedroom and bathroom. 3 rooflights and 1 dormer window to be incorporated
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- SW12 0HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension, by reason of its siting, size and height above the existing ridge line, would significantly harm the character and appearance of the appeal property, the terrace row and surrounding area, contrary to Policies Q2, Q5 and Q11 of the Lambeth Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q11
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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