Belgravia House , 297-301 Balham High Road , London, SW17 7BA

alterations including erection of front and rear roof extensions to main rear roof to form two additional storeys, including roof terraces to the front and rear. Extensions and alterations in connection with the creation of 1 x one-bedroom flat and 2 x two-bedroom flats

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including the settings of St Anselm's Church and St Anselm's Convent School, Grade II listed buildings
the living conditions of the occupiers of 295 and 303 Balham High Road, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Grade II listed St Anselm's Church, combined with adverse impacts on neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the modest housing benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 124, 205, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy LP1, Policy LP2, Policy LP3, Policy LP4, Policy LP5

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