Planning appeal decision
40 Skeena Hill, London, SW18 5PL
Planning appeal 3354190 at 40 Skeena Hill, London, SW18 5PL (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including on the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area.
‘demolition of existing garage to be replaced by a set back double storey side extension, creation of a basement under part of the existing foot print and rear extension, changes to existing roof including installation of roof lights, creation of a rear dormer window, existing windows to be replaced to match original and internal alterations’
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- SW18 5PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including on the Sutherland Grove Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The rear extensions would be highly dominant and overbearing when viewed from neighbouring properties and gardens, causing harmful effects on both the character and appearance of the conservation area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP3Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP5
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.
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