Planning appeal decision
90 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PU
Planning appeal 6004571 at 90 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PU (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 28 July 2026 by Inspector A Hunter, 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 property and the immediate area.
the installation of kitchen extraction/ventilation system
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- A Hunter
- Postcode
- SE5 9PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the immediate area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed extraction system would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host building and immediate area by introducing a dominant, incongruous metal feature that obscures the distinctive brick chimney and conflicts with local plan policies requiring integration or screening of service equipment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q11Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy D13Policy D14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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