Planning appeal decision
89 Effra Road, Lambeth , London, SW2 1DF
Planning appeal 3326597 at 89 Effra Road, Lambeth , London, SW2 1DF (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the pergola, awnings, timber fencing and railings preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Brixton Water Lane Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II Listed Building at 91-93 Effra Road.
developed rear Beer Garden area with Pergola structure added complete with seating areas. New stretch awnings to seating areas. New resin floor finish and cobbled floor finish with new railings to boundary brickwork wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- SW2 1DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the pergola, awnings, timber fencing and railings preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Brixton Water Lane Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II Listed Building at 91-93 Effra Road
What decided it
The site-specific circumstances, including the urban location on a busy thoroughfare, intervening vegetation and trees, and the subservient design of the structures, mean the proposal preserves the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the adjacent listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q20Policy Q22Policy Q15
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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