Planning appeal decision
3 Victoria Rise, Lambeth, London, SW4 0PB
Planning appeal 3357446 at 3 Victoria Rise, Lambeth, London, SW4 0PB (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 19 August 2025 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
addition of two rear roof dormers and modest internal alterations to loft room
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- SW4 0PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and to the character and appearance of the conservation area, though less than substantial, outweighs the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q20Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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