®Planning appeal decision
26 Tooting Bec Gardens, London, SW16 1RB
Planning appeal 3357000 at 26 Tooting Bec Gardens, London, SW16 1RB (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 29 May 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham Park and Garrad's Road Conservation Area.
replacement PVCu wood-grain effect windows to basement flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- SW16 1RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham Park and Garrad's Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce non-traditional uPVC materials into a prominent conservation area building where existing traditional timber windows contribute positively to character, and the public benefits are insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Q5Q11Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 215
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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