Planning appeal decision
311 Leigham Court Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2RX
Planning appeal 6002734 at 311 Leigham Court Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2RX (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 19 March 2026 by Inspector Leung F, 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 building and surrounding area, including the effect on existing trees.
a garden annexe to accommodate a gymnasium, located within the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leung F
- Postcode
- SW16 2RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, including the effect on existing trees
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 11 St Julian's Close with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would appear subservient to the host building with modest presence in the rear garden setting and would not materially affect the outlook of neighbouring occupiers due to the hipped roof design and adequate separation distance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q14Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q10Policy Q11
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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