2024/2855

By reason of their excessive scale and design, the proposed extensions to the property at lower ground, upper ground, first floor and roof level would, in cumulation, fail to appear subservient to the host property and would overwhelm Director of Place: Paul Moore its existing proportions to an unacceptably harmful degree. The cumulative impact of the proposed roof extension and side extension together would also unacceptably exacerbate the host property's already anomalous appearance when compared with the surrounding properties, resulting in the property appearing over dominant, alien and incongruous within the streetscene which would be materially harmed due to failing to successfully integrate with the established local spatial character. The proposed extensions are therefore considered to be unacceptable and fails to comply with policies LP1 and LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023), as well as the guidance of the Housing SPD (2016) and the NPPF 2024.

The proposed excavation within the front garden would fail to retain at least 50% of the front garden depth for landscaping opportunities, and a positive pumped device is not indicated as being provided in the proposed extended basement. The proposed extension is considered to be unacceptable in this regard and therefore fails to comply with policy LP6 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023) and the NPPF 2024.

The proposed glazing and platform at the proposed raised level approx. 1.4m above rear garden level would result in the creation of perceived and actual opportunities for overlooking to the otherwise private adjacent amenity spaces that would be materially increased over the existing situation to the harm of their amenity. The proposed therefore fails to comply with policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023) and the NPPF 2024. 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, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate the Site Specific Allocations Document. 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. Nick Calder Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) 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. 