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Dismissed26 September 20243343572

7 The Polygon, London, SW4 0JG

Planning appeal 3343572 at 7 The Polygon, London, SW4 0JG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 26 September 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 6, 7 and 8 The Polygon, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Conservation Area.

replacement of modern metal frame windows with traditional timber sash windows; creation of a small hidden roof terrace by removing the two inner roof pitches and removing the damaged rear chimney breast but retaining it at roof level; removal of small spiral stairs leading to the roof terrace and installation of fold away ladder to facilitate access

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
SW4 0JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 6, 7 and 8 The Polygon, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Conservation Area.

What decided it

The low level of less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.

the low level of less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, to which great weight must be given under paragraph 205, was not outweighed by the single public benefit (the reinstated traditional rear window) carrying reasonable weight

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q20Policy Q22
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 208Paragraph 205

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