The Grapes, 39 Fairfield Street, London, SW18 1DX

Planning appeal 3328619 at The Grapes, 39 Fairfield Street, London, SW18 1DX (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 25 July 2024 by Inspector Nunn M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve The Grapes public house, a Grade II listed building, including having regard to its setting.

‘demolition of existing outbuilding and part demolition of brick wall fronting Fairfield Street. Erection of 1 x two-storey 3-bedroom house (Class C3) with associated parking, access and landscaping fronting Fairfield Street’. Appeal B: APP/H5960/Y/23/3328620 The Grapes Public House, 39 Fairfield Street, London SW10 1DX

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Nunn M
Postcode: SW18 1DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed works and development would preserve The Grapes public house, a Grade II listed building, including having regard to its setting
Whether the Wandsworth Town Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's bulk, proximity, and poor design response to the listed building's setting and the Conservation Area's character, combined with the existence of an already-approved alternative scheme that would cause less harm, meant the public benefits did not outweigh the identified heritage harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy LP3 of the Wandsworth Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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