Planning appeal decision
137 Edgeley Road, London, SW4 6HD
Planning appeal 3367469 at 137 Edgeley Road, London, SW4 6HD (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
replacement of the first floor rear roof terrace railings (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SW4 6HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
- whether the development has an adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy
What decided it
The replacement railings facilitate an enlarged roof terrace that extends beyond the established depth of neighbouring properties, creating both an incongruous visual addition to the terrace row and unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers at No 135 and No 139.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy Q2Policy H5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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