Planning appeal decision
94 Bolingbroke Grove, London, SW11 1DB
Planning appeal 3357416 at 94 Bolingbroke Grove, London, SW11 1DB (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area.
a three storey side & rear extension, single storey rear at lower ground floor level, roof extension, alterations to existing 4 self-contained flats to create 3 x 3-bedroom flats and 1 x 1 bedroom flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SW11 1DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area
- whether the proposal would provide adequate fire safety measures
What decided it
The proposal would substantially harm the character and appearance of the conservation area through its overly prominent side extension that disrupts the symmetry of the attached pair, and it failed to demonstrate adequate fire safety measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP5Policy D12
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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