®Planning appeal decision
6 and 6A, Commondale, London, SW15 1HP
Planning appeal 6011322 at 6 and 6A, Commondale, London, SW15 1HP (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 9 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Putney Lower Common Conservation Area.
replacement of all timber sash windows in the front rear and side elevations and timber French doors in the rear elevation with Rehau 'Heritage' uPVC windows and French doors of a design which matches the existing
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Postcode
- SW15 1HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Putney Lower Common Conservation Area.
What decided it
The material change from timber to uPVC, despite matching dimensions and detailing, would result in moderate harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area that substantially outweighs the limited energy benefits claimed.
The benefits of allowing the appeal, which include greater energy efficiency, are substantially outweighed by the adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework, which include a requirement that developments respond to their context and integrate with heritage assets.
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)
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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