Planning appeal decision
5 Banbury Street,, London, SW11 3EJ
Planning appeal 6014390 at 5 Banbury Street,, London, SW11 3EJ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 15 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Battersea Park Conservation Area.
alterations including erection of an extension to the main rear roof; Erection of an extension above part of the two-storey back addition
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SW11 3EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Battersea Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and local area, and harm to the significance of the conservation area, outweighs the private benefit of additional living space.
The harm identified, including the less than substantial harm to the conservation area, outweighs the benefits of a larger house with additional living space, which would primarily be a private benefit to the occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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