®Planning appeal decision
4A Templar Street, London, SE5 9JB
Planning appeal 3355709 at 4A Templar Street, London, SE5 9JB (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 June 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 Minet Estate Conservation Area.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a flat-roofed outbuilding in the rear garden of the premises ("the unauthorised outbuilding")
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- SE5 9JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Minet Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The outbuilding's form, size, materials and flat-roofed design would conflict with and detract from the established character and appearance of the conservation area, and the private benefits do not outweigh the great weight afforded to harm to the designated heritage asset.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area outweighed the limited private benefits of additional residential space and home-working environment, which do not constitute public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22
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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