®Planning appeal decision
298 South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, SW8 1UJ
Planning appeal 3360634 at 298 South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, SW8 1UJ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 13 November 2025 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, in addition to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Lambeth Road Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing timber framed sash windows and French window at the rear of the property with timber framed double glazed sash windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- SW8 1UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, in addition to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Lambeth Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed windows would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and would not be justified by clear and convincing public benefits, conflicting with the statutory presumptions in sections 16(2) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212
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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