®Planning appeal decision
23 Drakefield Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 8RT
Planning appeal 3346345 at 23 Drakefield Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 8RT (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area.
demolition of existing two storey property and erection of two storey single family dwelling house with basement and loft accommodation”
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- SW17 8RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's recessed side profile and subtle design differences would create a complex, angular appearance at odds with the simple, consistent Victorian terrace character, causing less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area that outweighs the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Local PlanPolicy LP3 of the Local Plan
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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