24 and 26 Sunset Road, Herne Hill, London, Lb Lambeth, SE5 8EA

Planning appeal 3370793 at 24 and 26 Sunset Road, Herne Hill, London, Lb Lambeth, SE5 8EA (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 31 October 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwellings and the surrounding area.

Erection of a front roof extension across 24 and 26 Sunset Road introducing an additional roof ridge; removal of chimney stack at No 24; relocation of existing front rooflight at No 26 and insertion of a roof level side window at No 26 Sunset Road

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Desai S
Postcode: SE5 8EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwellings and the surrounding area
effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 28 Sunset Road, particularly in terms of daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The modest scale, discreet positioning behind existing prominent roof features, and use of matching materials meant the extension would read as a contextual and proportionate adaptation that would not harm character and appearance, and would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbours' daylight and sunlight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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