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Notice upheld10 November 20233323484

Top Second Floor Flat, 47-48 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG

Planning appeal 3323484 at Top Second Floor Flat, 47-48 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the timber framed canopy on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Lower Marsh Conservation Area.

without planning permission, the erection of a timber framed canopy covering the existing roof terrace at the rear of the second floor (‘the unauthorised timber canopy’)

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
SE1 7RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the timber framed canopy on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Lower Marsh Conservation Area

What decided it

The timber framed canopy causes modest but unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Lower Marsh Conservation Area and fails to preserve or enhance it, contrary to development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Q2Policy Q22

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