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Dismissed17 August 20266006986

26, 26 Bendemeer Road, London, SW15 1JU

Planning appeal 6006986 at 26, 26 Bendemeer Road, London, SW15 1JU (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 17 August 2026 by Inspector K Reeves, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the availability of homes suitable for families, having particular regard to relevant development plan policies.

change of use from single dwelling to two self contained flats and enlarge existing roof terrace and associated screening

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Reeves
Postcode
SW15 1JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the availability of homes suitable for families, having particular regard to relevant development plan policies
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, having regard to the adequacy of internal space and the provision of external space available to the residents of the upper flat

What decided it

The inadequately sized upper flat (79 square metres against a 102 square metre requirement) and absence of a compliant rear garden serving the family-sized unit created clear policy conflict that outweighed the limited housing supply benefits.

the limited benefits of efficient use of land and small-scale housing contribution were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupiers and the resulting policy conflict

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP26 Part APolicy LP26 Part BPolicy LP27Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)

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