Planning appeal decision
74 McDermott Close, London, SW11 2LZ
Planning appeal 3360047 at 74 McDermott Close, London, SW11 2LZ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 28 May 2025 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
New balcony and new door for access to balcony
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tresise O
- Postcode
- SW11 2LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions on the occupiers of the neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed balcony would cause substantial harm to both the character and appearance of the building and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly through loss of natural light and outlook, which outweighs the personal benefits to the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP5Policy LP2Wandsworth Local Plan (2023)Wandsworth Housing SPD (2016)
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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