®Planning appeal decision
51 Courtenay Street, London, SE11 5PH
Planning appeal 3365022 at 51 Courtenay Street, London, SE11 5PH (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building comprising 45-51 Courtenay Street SE11 or its setting or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kennington Conservation Area.
a single storey rear ‘infill’ extension with associated internal alterations and the installation of new like-for-like sash windows throughout
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- SE11 5PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building comprising 45-51 Courtenay Street SE11 or its setting or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kennington Conservation Area
What decided it
The totality of the identified public benefits do not outweigh the moderate level of harm to the special interest of the listed building and the low level of harm to the conservation area, and clear and convincing justification for this harm has not been demonstrated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q20Policy Q22
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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