®Planning appeal decision
144 Victoria Rise, London, SW4 0NW
Planning appeal 3324624 at 144 Victoria Rise, London, SW4 0NW (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a second floor balcony (second floor flat)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- SW4 0NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the second floor flat within 142 Victoria Rise, with particular regard to overlooking and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed balcony's small scale, subordinate appearance, and the 1.7m obscure glazed screen preventing overlooking while limiting noise generation meant it would not harm character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy 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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