21 Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UA

Planning appeal 3332891 at 21 Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UA (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, including whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 5-23, Moorland Road SW9, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.

‘proposals for rear access staircase from kitchen/dining area to the garden. With modifications to the existing window to form a new door opening. Installation of 2no. new conservation roof windows’

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Martinson P
Postcode: SW9 8UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, including whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 5-23, Moorland Road SW9, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 23 Moorland Road with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by public benefits that were limited to private amenity improvements for the occupants of the appeal property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q20Policy Q22Policy Q2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 207Paragraph 208

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