2021/5391

By reason of its siting, scale and appearance, the proposed air-conditioning unit would be of an incongruous and visually intrusive scale and design, resulting in an awkward addition to the existing roofscape, harming the appearance and spatial character of the host building, the setting of the Grade II Listed Battersea Park and the setting and character of the Battersea Park Conservation Area. The proposal would be contrary to Sections 66(1) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021), policies PL1 and IS3 of the Wandsworth Core Strategy (2016), policies DMS1, DMS2, and DMH5 of the Wandsworth Development Management Policies Document (2016), as well as guidance within the Housing SPD (2016) and the Battersea Park Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Strategy (2014).

By reason of its siting, scale and lack of information on the noise impacts of the proposed air-conditioning unit, the applicant has failed to adequately demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in harm to the amenities of neighbouring occupiers through undue noise and disturbance. The proposal would therefore be contrary to policy DMS1 of the Wandsworth Development Management Policies Document (2016). In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application. We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to problems as the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory policies and negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal. Jenifer Jackson Assistant Director (Planning and Transport) WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE GENERAL INFORMATION TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence under other legislation. You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control, between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone on no. 020 8871 7620. You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional advisor. If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520). Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to conditions. 