32 Roupell Street, London, SE1 8TB

Planning appeal 6003608 at 32 Roupell Street, London, SE1 8TB (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 15 July 2026 by Inspector Ann Veevers, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 26-42, Roupell Street SE1 or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

a conservation rooflight in butterfly roof (and associated lightwell to first floor landing), together with replacement of non-original interlocking concrete roof tiles, battens and flashings with natural slate roof and new lead flashings

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Ann Veevers
Postcode: SE1 8TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 26-42, Roupell Street SE1 or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roupell Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The creation of a lightwell through the loft space would harmfully alter the modest and consistent traditional configuration of rooms and flat ceiling planes on the first floor, introducing an overtly contemporary feature that would undermine the authenticity and legibility of the building's historic form, and the limited public benefits did not outweigh this considerable harm to the listed building's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q20Policy Q22
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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