Planning application · Lambeth
25/03774/FUL.
137 Gleneagle Road London SW16 6AZ
Full / Other Planning at 137 Gleneagle Road London SW16 6AZ, received 5 Dec 2025 — refused on 18 Feb 2026 (delegated, Rowena Folkes).
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Refused
Outcome
18 Feb 2026
11 wks
Decision time
3 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
7
Documents
7 linked
8
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Lambeth planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Replacement of double doors with installation of bi-folding doors to rear first floor (to First Floor Flat)(Retrospective).
Reference
25/03774/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW16 6AZ
Council
Received
5 Dec 2025
Validated
11 Dec 2025
Target date
20 Feb 2026
Decision date
18 Feb 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
25/03774/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW16 6AZ
Council
Received
5 Dec 2025
Validated
11 Dec 2025
Target date
20 Feb 2026
Decision date
18 Feb 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Lambeth portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 18 Feb 2026, delegated decision by Rowena Folkes — 11 weeks from submission (3 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
5 Dec 2025
Application received
11 Dec 2025
Application validated
20 Feb 2026
Statutory target date
18 Feb 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Rowena Folkes
5 Dec 2025
Application received
11 Dec 2025
Application validated
20 Feb 2026
Statutory target date
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18 Feb 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Rowena Folkes
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed development would result in a disproportionate and visually dominant aperture that disrupts
the established hierarchy and rhythm of fenestration to the rear elevation. The enlarged opening would appear top-
heavy and incongruous in relation to the more modest ground floor openings, eroding the coherent terrace
character and detracting from the architectural integrity of the host property. The proposal therefore fails to sustain
or reinforce local distinctiveness and does not respond positively to the original architecture and detailing of the
building, contrary to Policies Q5, Q8 and Q11 of the Lambeth Council Local Plan (2021).
2
The proposed development would facilitate direct and convenient access onto the flat roof of the existing
ground floor rear extension. In the absence of any balustrade, screening or physical measures to restrict access,
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the proposal would reasonably enable the use of the roof as an elevated outdoor amenity area. Such use would
result in direct and intrusive overlooking and increased noise disturbance for neighbouring occupiers, contrary to
Policy Q2 of the Lambeth Council Local Plan (2021).
1
The proposed development would result in a disproportionate and visually dominant aperture that disrupts
the established hierarchy and rhythm of fenestration to the rear elevation. The enlarged opening would appear top-
heavy and incongruous in relation to the more modest ground floor openings, eroding the coherent terrace
character and detracting from the architectural integrity of the host property. The proposal therefore fails to sustain
or reinforce local distinctiveness and does not respond positively to the original architecture and detailing of the
building, contrary to Policies Q5, Q8 and Q11 of the Lambeth Council Local Plan (2021).
2
The proposed development would facilitate direct and convenient access onto the flat roof of the existing
ground floor rear extension. In the absence of any balustrade, screening or physical measures to restrict access,
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
the proposal would reasonably enable the use of the roof as an elevated outdoor amenity area. Such use would
result in direct and intrusive overlooking and increased noise disturbance for neighbouring occupiers, contrary to
Policy Q2 of the Lambeth Council Local Plan (2021).
Policies cited
Q5Q8Q11Q2
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
8
In support
0
Total comments
10
Objections
8
In support
0
Total comments
10
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.