®Planning appeal decision
172-176 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1BJ
Planning appeal 3333297 at 172-176 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1BJ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to privacy and levels of natural light.
erection of single storey (second floor) extension to provide 3 residential units (Use Class C3), together with the provision of cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- SW16 1BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to privacy and levels of natural light
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property, terrace and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham High Road/Streatham Hill Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing surrounding properties with particular regard to privacy and outlook
- Whether the proposed development would provide safe access for pedestrians, occupiers of the new flats or those using the refuse storage and cycle parking in the shared rear access alley
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers and would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to offset the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22Policy D11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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