Planning appeal decision
78 Chelverton Road, London, SW15 1RL
Planning appeal 3333253 at 78 Chelverton Road, London, SW15 1RL (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 22 February 2024 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including the Charlwood Road and Lifford Street Conservation Area.
for alterations including the erection of a mansard roof extension to the main rear roof; the erection of an extension above part of the two- storey back addition
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- SW15 1RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including the Charlwood Road and Lifford Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The limited public visibility of the rear elevation and the fact that the mansard extension, whilst introducing a new feature, would not be an overly prominent feature in the surrounding area or directly impact the architectural significance of the terrace or conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP2LP3LP5HC1(C)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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