®Planning appeal decision
15 Dalton Street, London, SE27 9HS
Planning appeal 6003904 at 15 Dalton Street, London, SE27 9HS (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at no.16, with particular regard to outlook, and noise and disturbance.
erection of a side extension to provide a cycle store for both residential and commercial use. Alterations to the access arrangement for the upper -floor flats, including the installation of a new external metal staircase and the creation of a new upper -level entrance doorway and Perforated metal panels are proposed to provide privacy screening and to prevent overlooking into neighbouring properties, particularly towards the opposite windows. The design maintains adequate daylight and ventilation while ensuring visual privacy for both occupants and neighbours
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SE27 9HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at no.16, with particular regard to outlook, and noise and disturbance
- whether future occupiers of the first floor accommodation at no.15 would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to privacy, and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of both neighbouring occupiers at no.16 (through outlook and noise effects) and future occupiers at no.15 (through privacy and noise effects), contrary to Policy Q2 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2
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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