Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3SX

Planning appeal 3356980 at Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3SX (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development and works preserve the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, a Grade II* listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

3 x air conditioning condenser units to inner facing north courtyard, with corresponding internal non-structural alterations to form a separate air conditioned computer room

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: SW18 3SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development and works preserve the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, a Grade II* listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses

What decided it

The loss of historic fabric through crude formation of a hole in a stone window surround, combined with the visual incongruity of modern air conditioning units on a carefully conceived 19th century courtyard elevation, caused mid-point 'less than substantial' harm to the Grade II* listed building's significance which was not outweighed by the largely private economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP3Policy LP1Policy HC1Policy LP33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 57

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