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Notice varied and upheld13 May 20263352771

44 Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AA

Planning appeal 3352771 at 44 Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AA (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 May 2026 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, the removal of the original wooden front door and frame from the premises and replacement with a UPVC front door and frame (“the unauthorised uPVC front door and frame”)

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Lo S
Postcode
SW2 3AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The replacement door and frame fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area and conflicts with the statutory duty under section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22Policy D4

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