Planning appeal decision
31 Chantrey Road , Flat C , London , London , SW99TD
Planning appeal 3360908 at 31 Chantrey Road , Flat C , London , London , SW99TD (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 20 August 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, 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 the area.
the erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2 rooflights to the front slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SW9 9TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The dormer would retain sufficient areas of pitched roof to appear as a subordinate addition that would not dominate the host building, and would comply with policies requiring dormers to be subordinate with appropriate materials and detailing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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