Planning appeal decision
58 Clapham Manor Street, London, SW4 6DZ
Planning appeal 6012314 at 58 Clapham Manor Street, London, SW4 6DZ (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rectory Grove Conservation Area.
formation of roof terrace to rear, installation of stairway and 2no. roof light
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SW4 6DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rectory Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest scale and rear positioning of the proposed roof terrace, combined with its containment between existing structures and limited visual influence, would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Rectory Grove Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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