®Planning appeal decision
49 Josephine Avenue, London, SW2 2JZ
Planning appeal 3333687 at 49 Josephine Avenue, London, SW2 2JZ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 28 June 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the Rush Common and Brixton Hill Conservation Area.
the erection of a rear dormer with solar panels; partial removal of the existing pitched outrigger roof and replacement with a new flat roof terrace and extension to form an additional bathroom and roof access, and an enlarged bathroom window for the first-floor half landing
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- SW2 2JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the Rush Common and Brixton Hill Conservation Area
- The effect of the use of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions for adjoining occupiers in terms of outlook, privacy and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The cumulative impact of the dormer, rear return alterations, and roof terrace would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and conservation area, conflicting with local plan policies and the NPPF's heritage protection requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q7Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 135
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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