Planning appeal decision
54 Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 9RX
Planning appeal 3370358 at 54 Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 9RX (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 14 November 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SW4 9RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character, appearance and significance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area as a whole and would not harm the character or appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy LP1 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023–2038)Policy LP3 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023–2038)Policy LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023–2038)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 16
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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