Sylva Court, Putney Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 3NX

Planning appeal 3333911 at Sylva Court, Putney Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 3NX (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the pattern of development, green infrastructure and trees.

erection of a new detached two-storey dwelling house (Use Class C3)

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moore J
Postcode: SW15 3NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the pattern of development, green infrastructure and trees
the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook from communal gardens
the effect of the proposal upon biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous pattern of development and loss of important green infrastructure and trees, and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing effects on their outlook from communal gardens.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP53Policy LP1Policy LP7Policy LP56Policy LP2Policy LP55Policy D1Policy D2Policy D4Policy H2

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