7 Deerdale Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0AP

Planning appeal 6005946 at 7 Deerdale Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0AP (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 21 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 character and appearance of the host property and the immediate area, with particular regard to its layout, scale and design.

the erection of a single-storey ground-floor wrap-around extension to a ground-floor flat. Replacement of an existing side external staircase with a rear walkway and external staircase for the first floor flat

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: SE24 0AP

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, with particular regard to its layout, scale and design
the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, sunlight, daylight and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension's excessive scale, unsympathetic roof design, and lack of subordination to the host property would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, and inadequate information was provided to demonstrate satisfactory daylight and sunlight for neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q11Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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