75 St Philip Street, London, SW8 3SS

Planning appeal 6005356 at 75 St Philip Street, London, SW8 3SS (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Desai S, 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 dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Park Town Conservation Area.

the erection of a ground floor rear extension and a mansard loft conversion to a terrace house

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Desai S
Postcode: SW8 3SS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Park Town Conservation Area

What decided it

The limited visibility of the mansard from public areas and the retention of the roofscape's defining architectural features ensured that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the host dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy LP1 of the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 (2023)Policy LP3 of the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 (2023)Policy LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 (2023)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57Paragraph 16

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