Planning appeal decision
Flat First Floor, 197 Earlsfield Road (Unit B), Wandsworth, London, SW18 3DD
Planning appeal 3368252 at Flat First Floor, 197 Earlsfield Road (Unit B), Wandsworth, London, SW18 3DD (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.
alterations including installation of a first floor level external rear walkway and external metal stairs together with a 1.1m high glass balustrade, and associated installation of sliding doors to first floor rear elevation, in connection with provision of access from the first floor flat to the rear garden area
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- SW18 3DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
- The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring dwellings with particular reference to privacy and visual impact
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbouring residents and would appear incongruous and unsightly, materially harming both the character and appearance of the host property and the living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP5LP2
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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