233-235 Lane House, Roehampton Lane, Roehampton, Wandsworth, London , SW15 4LB

change of use and alteration from a 2 -storey office building to accommodate all residential apartments; new roof with dormers for living accommodation, new two storey rear extension and two additional front bays

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Roehampton Village Conservation Area
Whether the proposal would secure a satisfactory quality of accommodation
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours

What decided it

The proposal fails on all three main issues: it causes less than substantial harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by public benefits, it fails to provide satisfactory accommodation standards, and it causes unacceptable overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighbours.

Plan policies cited: LP Policy LP1, LP Policy LP3, LP Policy LP27, London Plan Policy D6, Policy LP2

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