24 and 26 Sunset Road, Herne Hill, LONDON, LB LAMBETH, SE5 8EA

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

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.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy Q5, Policy Q11, Policy Q2

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