2023/2760

The proposed roof extension, by reason of its scale, design, impacts on amenity, and location on what is a largely unbroken roofline, would cause visual harm to the North terrace as well as to the character of the wider conservation area. It would introduce and incongruous form to a largely unaltered roofline which forms part of the significance of the conservation area. It would cause harm to the Charlwood Road & Lifford Street Conservation Area failing to either preserve or enhance its significance and is therefore refused. The application contravenes policies LP1, LP2, LP3 and LP5 of the Local Plan (2023); Section 72 (1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990; Policy HC1 (C) of the London Plan (2021) and paragraphs 199 and 202 of the Director of Environment and Community Services: Paul Chadwick NPPF (2023).

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. 