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The proposed front dormer, by reason of its design, siting and scale, would form a prominent, unsympathetic, visually intrusive addition that would result in harm to the character and appearance of the property and Grandison Road streetscene. The extension over the back addition, by reason of its design, siting and scale would appear as a top heavy and over dominant addition that would be out of character with the property and the terrace it forms part of. The proposals therefore result in harm to local visual amenity and are contrary to the NPPF (2024), policies LP1 and LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023) and the Housing (2016).

By reason of design, scale and location, the extension above the back addition would be an unneighbourly form of development that would result in loss of outlook and an increased sense of overbearing to the harm of neighbouring residential occupiers at No 82 Grandison Road. The development is therefore contrary to policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023) and Wandsworth Housing SPD (2016). In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to make available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Local Plan 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. 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. 