27 Wilton Crescent, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QY

Planning appeal 3348464 at 27 Wilton Crescent, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QY (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 17 February 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset at 27 Wilton Crescent and the surrounding area, including the John Innes - Wilton Crescent Conservation Area.

loft Conversion to form second floor and the installation of 2No. of Velux Roof Balcony System to the right side of roof and Two No. Velux window to the left side of roof

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: SW19 3QY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset at 27 Wilton Crescent and the surrounding area, including the John Innes - Wilton Crescent Conservation Area
The living conditions of the occupiers of 25 Wilton Crescent, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The balcony systems cause both unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the heritage asset and conservation area and undue harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupiers, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London Plan March 2021Policy D1 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy CS13 of the Core StrategyPolicy CS14 of the Core StrategyPolicy DM D2 of the Sites and Policies PlanPolicy DM D3 of the Sites and Policies PlanPolicy DM D4 of the Sites and Policies Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215Paragraph 216

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