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Dismissed22 October 20243343465

15A Melrose Road, London, SW18 1ND

Planning appeal 3343465 at 15A Melrose Road, London, SW18 1ND (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 22 October 2024 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Hill Road Conservation Area.

the installation of an external spiral staircase with access from the existing roof terrace

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Poole S
Postcode
SW18 1ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Hill Road Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and create unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties, with no public benefits to justify the harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 208

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