Planning appeal decision
64a Barcombe Avenue, London, SW2 3AZ
Planning appeal 6001404 at 64a Barcombe Avenue, London, SW2 3AZ (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new windows on the character and appearance of the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area.
to replace 4 of the current single-glazed wooden-framed sash windows (2 at front of property and 2 at rear) with double-glazed wooden-framed sash windows of a similar design
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SW2 3AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed new windows on the character and appearance of the Leigham Court Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement windows would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area by replicating the existing design, method of opening, and frame dimensions while improving the current poor condition of the existing windows.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212
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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