Planning appeal decision
134 Clapham Common West Side, London, SW4 9BD
Planning appeal 3324145 at 134 Clapham Common West Side, London, SW4 9BD (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 14 November 2023 by Inspector Poole S, 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.
described on the application form as the erection of a dormer roof extension with a rooflight to the rear closet wing roof slope of existing end- of-terrace property
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SW4 9BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property
- Whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal's prominent siting, size and box-like form would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area with no substantive public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP3LP5HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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