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Dismissed1 August 20253362391

83 Drakefield Road , London , Wandsworth , SW17 8RS

Planning appeal 3362391 at 83 Drakefield Road , London , Wandsworth , SW17 8RS (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Hughes S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the mix of housing stock in the community.

the amalgamation of two flats into a single family home including the alteration of internal layout throughout, including the erection of single-storey rear and side extensions, and excavation to create an enlarged basement including the formation of front and rear lightwells

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hughes S
Postcode
SW17 8RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the mix of housing stock in the community
  • the effects of the lightwell on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the Heaver Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would result in less than substantial harm to the Heaver Estate Conservation Area through the dominance of the front lightwell, and the modest public benefits identified do not outweigh the great weight that must be given to the conservation of heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP25Policy LP1Policy LP5Policy LP3Policy LP6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202Paragraph 212

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