®Planning appeal decision
63 The Chase, London, SW4 0NP
Planning appeal 3364846 at 63 The Chase, London, SW4 0NP (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of The Chase Conservation Area.
erection of two-storey rear extension at lower and upper ground floors, reinstating the lower ground floor side window, together with erection of a rear mansard roof extension including the installation of two front roof lights, and the replacement of windows and front doors, the provision of bin store and planter, plus the installation of metal entrance gate, railings to front garden and new gate with security railings above
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SW4 0NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of The Chase Conservation Area.
What decided it
The two-storey rear extension would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance by obscuring a characteristic architectural feature and appearing as an overbearing, dominant intervention, and the modest public benefits do not outweigh this harm and the great weight required to be given to conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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