2022/0161

The development, by reason of its scale, bulk, and design, would constitute an unsympathetic and incongruous form of development in a visually prominent location that would fail to integrate successfully with the host property. The proposed extension would relate poorly to, and cause harm to, the local spatial character of the location and fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area. Furthermore, the proposal, at five storeys would constitute a mid-rise building located outside of a designated mid- rise zone. The development is therefore considered to fail to pay due regard to Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, and fails to comply with the NPPF (2021), the London Plan (2021), Wandsworth's Core Strategy (2016) policies PL1 and IS3, Wandsworth's DMPD (2016) policies DMS1, DMS2 and DMH5 and guidance within Wandsworth's Housing SPD (2016) and the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy. It would also fail to comply with emerging policies LP1, LP3, LP4 and LP5 of the PVLP (2022).

The proposal would by reason of scale, design and location would constitute an unneighbourly form of development that would have a harmful impact on the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers at no. 165 Battersea Rise in the form of loss outlook, being overbearing and creating an increased sense of enclosure. The proposed extension would therefore be contrary Wandsworth's DMPD (2016) policy DMS1 (c) and guidance within Wandsworth's Housing SPD (2016), together with emerging policy LP2 (b) of the PVLP (2022).

The proposal would provide an inadequate waste storage facility to the proposed residential flats and would therefore be contrary to the objectives of Wandsworth's DMPD (2016) policy DMS1 and guidance within the Refuse and Recyclables in Development SPD (2014), together with emerging policy LP2 (e) of the PVLP (2022).

Insufficient details have been provided in relation to the amount or design of the proposed cycle parking. As such the proposal would be contrary to the objectives of Wandsworth's DMPD (2016) policy DMT2 and emerging LP51 of the PVLP (2022). 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 principle of 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. 