108 Franciscan Road, London, SW17 8HR

Planning appeal 6012422 at 108 Franciscan Road, London, SW17 8HR (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 17 August 2026 by Inspector Chris Couper, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Totterdown Fields Conservation Area.

A garden building in the rear garden with a glazed link to the existing house

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Chris Couper
Postcode: SW17 8HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Totterdown Fields Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the cumulative visual impact of structures covering the rear garden, which outweighed the limited private benefits of the scheme.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset was weighed against the scheme's public benefits, but the private benefit of improved living conditions was insufficient to outweigh the harm

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP3Policy LP1Policy LP5Policy DMS 2Policy DMH 5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 16Paragraph 215

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