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Northcote Lodge Preparatory School, 26 Bolingbroke Grove, Wandsworth, SW11 6EL
Planning appeal 3330739 at Northcote Lodge Preparatory School, 26 Bolingbroke Grove, Wandsworth, SW11 6EL (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 30 April 2024 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal, with particular reference to the single storey building, would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area.
alterations including erection of single storey building to provide new classrooms and ratification of school pupil numbers
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- SW11 6EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal, with particular reference to the single storey building, would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for waste storage and servicing
What decided it
The harm to the Grade II listed building and conservation area from the incongruous contemporary design of the proposed classroom building, which would not be outweighed by the moderate public benefits claimed, particularly given that no increase in pupil numbers would occur and the school's existing facilities are adequate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP3LP2LP17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 99
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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