Planning appeal decision
73 Landor Road, London, SW9 9RT
Planning appeal 3323825 at 73 Landor Road, London, SW9 9RT (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the windows and door on the character and appearance of the area.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised removal of all the wooden-sash windows from the front elevation and their replacement with UPVC windows; and the unauthorised removal from the rear elevation (excluding the rear addition) of all the wooden sash windows and their replacement with UPVC windows and a door
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- SW9 9RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the windows and door on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the door on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The front elevation windows are conspicuous and unattractive with uncharacteristic thick plastic frames that harm the distinctive character of the timber-sash-windowed terrace, and the rear door provides unacceptable overlooking into neighbouring gardens causing harm to residential privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy 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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