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Dismissed7 March 20243329742

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

Planning appeal 3329742 at Belgravia House , 297-301 Balham High Road , London, SW17 7BA (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 7 March 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
SW17 7BA

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP3Policy LP4Policy LP5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 124Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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