Planning appeal decision
25 Montford Place, London, SE11 5DE
Planning appeal 3362202 at 25 Montford Place, London, SE11 5DE (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 11 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.
the erection of a single storey ground floor rear and rear infill extension, with internal alterations to the ground and first floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- SE11 5DE
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
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kennington Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed glazed rear extension would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, with public benefits insufficient to outweigh the considerable harm to designated heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q20Policy Q22
- 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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