Planning appeal decision
95 Clapham Manor Street, Lambeth, London, SW4 6DS
Planning appeal 3340786 at 95 Clapham Manor Street, Lambeth, London, SW4 6DS (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed lower ground floor rear extension upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider Rectory Grove Conservation Area.
the erection of a rear extension on the lower ground floor and a mansard extension on the second floor and provision of bike storage to the front garden, plus other associated alterations in the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SW4 6DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed lower ground floor rear extension upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider Rectory Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The rear elevation's enclosed setting and lack of public visibility, combined with the subordinate proportions of the proposed extension, meant there would be no harm to the character and appearance of the host property or conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22
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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