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Planning Application

2025/2680

38 Lyford Road SW18 3LS

HouseholderWandsworth Common ward
Submission
Target
Decision
Outcome
Refused
Delegated decisionRefused
Decided by Laura Nieves under delegated powers
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Scheme description

Alterations including enlargement of rear roof dormer and erection of single storey side extension.

Why it was refused
Reason 1

The proposed side extension by reason of its location, scale and design would be inappropriate as it would diminish the open, spatial character of the property and would result in a cramped site causing less than substantial harm to the conservation area. the proposal therefore fails to comply with policies London plan policy D3 and HC1, and LP1, LP3 and LP5 of the 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 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. 

Policies cited
LP1
LP3
LP5
NPPF
Parties
Applicant
Mr Mark Batten
Appeal
Yes
Outcome: Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
Timeline
Application submitted
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Data from the Wandsworth planning register.
Summary
Reference
2025/2680
Type
Householder
Applicant
Mr Mark Batten
Submitted
Decision date
Council
Decision
Refused
Decision route
Delegated (officer)