®Planning appeal decision
7 The Polygon, London, SW4 0JG
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
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
Framework references: 208, 205
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1, Policy Q5, Policy Q8, Policy Q11, Policy Q20, Policy Q22
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