38 Fentiman Road, London, SW8 1LF

Planning appeal 3328798 at 38 Fentiman Road, London, SW8 1LF (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 11 March 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed roof terrace on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve the character and appearance of St Marks Conservation Area.

extension of existing two storey outrigger, construction of new roof terrace to first floor, alterations to fenestration and reconstruction of external balcony and staircase

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gee R
Postcode: SW8 1LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed roof terrace on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve the character and appearance of St Marks Conservation Area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The proposed roof terrace, being of modest proportions, visually lightweight, sitting below the existing roof line, and viewed in context of other existing extensions to the rear of the terrace, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q11Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q22Policy Q2

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