®Planning appeal decision
52 Leander Road, London, SW2 2LJ
Planning appeal 3323802 at 52 Leander Road, London, SW2 2LJ (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 2 January 2024 by Inspector Major R, 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, including the appeal property.
replacement of first floor rear window with French doors and the erection of a roof terrace, with a 1.7m obscure glazed balustrade above the ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- SW2 2LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the appeal property
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy, outlook, odours, noise and disturbance
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regards to outlook
What decided it
The obscurely glazed balustrade set inside the parapet wall, combined with the modest size and rear location of the terrace, ensures the proposal would be a subservient addition that does not materially harm character and appearance or unacceptably impact neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy H5
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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