26 Trinity Road, LONDON, SW17 7RE

‘Alterations including erection of a mansard roof extension and extension over the back addition to create an additional floor of accommodation with roof terrace and 1.7m high screen surround above; Erection of single storey side/rear extension; Replacement shopfront; Partial change of use of ground floor from shop (Class E) to residential (Class C3) in connection with the conversion of the property into 3 x 1-bedroom flats’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref. 2021/4131, dated 23 December 2021

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Andrews M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of development as now proposed on the sustainability, vitality and viability of the local shopping area
the adequacy of the living conditions for occupiers of the ground floor flat as regards outlook

What decided it

The presence of an established, viable commercial business occupying the reduced floorspace with a ten-year lease made a pragmatic approach to the retail policies appropriate, and the improved living accommodation with adequate daylight/sunlight provision satisfied the living conditions requirements.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP41, Policy LP42, Policy LP1, Policy LP2, Policy LP27, Policy D3, Policy D6

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