®Planning appeal decision
12 Baldry Gardens, London, SW16 3DJ
Planning appeal 3368888 at 12 Baldry Gardens, London, SW16 3DJ (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 11 December 2025 by Inspector Kirkaldy J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham Lodge Estate Conservation Area.
formation of vehicle crossover and driveway together with alterations to existing front boundary treatment. Full description of proposed works as per Heritage Statement: - Formation of new vehicle crossover. - Formation of a new driveway to provide one off-street car parking space. - Installation of EV charger on the front elevation. - Replacement of existing concrete pavement with permeable concrete brick pavement. Installation of permeable parking grass paving in the driveway/ car parking area. - Replacement of existing brickwork and timber fences with Privet box hedging 1.0 m height. - Replacement of existing shrubs and grass in the front garden with new shrubs and grass. - Provision of bin store
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kirkaldy J
- Postcode
- SW16 3DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Streatham Lodge Estate Conservation Area
- Highway safety
What decided it
The sympathetic design with soft landscaping and privet hedging that would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with the negligible effect on parking provision and highway safety, outweighed the conflict with Policy Q14.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q14Policy Q15Policy Q5Policy Q22Policy T2Policy T1Policy T6
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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