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Allowed7 January 20253354300

71 Clapham Common West Side, Wandsworth, London, SW4 9AX

Planning appeal 3354300 at 71 Clapham Common West Side, Wandsworth, London, SW4 9AX (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 7 January 2025 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 on the Clapham Common Conservation Area.

‘this proposal is to lower existing basement floorspace, enlarge front lightwell to create new lower entry, alterations to front garden railings and new front bay windows at basement level. There will also be a minor reconfiguration of the basement in order to make full use of the rooms. There will be no proposed changes to the rest of the property’

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Davis J
Postcode
SW4 9AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and on the Clapham Common Conservation Area

What decided it

The presence of similar lightwells along Clapham Common West Side that are successfully screened by planting, combined with the retention of a landscaped strip commensurate with typical examples in the area, demonstrated that the proposal would not adversely affect the Conservation Area's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP3Policy LP6Policy LP1Policy LP5Policy HC1Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2016

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