Planning appeal decision
26 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7RE
Planning appeal 3333484 at 26 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7RE (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of development as now proposed on the sustainability, vitality and viability of the local shopping area.
‘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
- Postcode
- SW17 7RE
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP41Policy LP42Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP27Policy D3Policy D6
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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