Planning application · Wandsworth
2024/2855.
Householder at 14 Bellamy Street SW12 8BU, received 3 Sep 2024 — refused on 8 Jan 2025 (delegated, Marianne Hayes).
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Refused
Outcome
8 Jan 2025
18 wks
Decision time
10 wks over the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
18
Documents
18 linked
19
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Wandsworth 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?
Alterations including: Excavation of basement and side access passage to form enlarged lower ground level. Demolition of existing upper ground and upper basement levels and erect a new lower ground and ground floor extension. Erection of three-stoyre side extension. Erection of mansard roof extension to form new second floor.
Reference
2024/2855
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW12 8BU
Ward
Council
Received
3 Sep 2024
Decision date
8 Jan 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Reference
2024/2855
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW12 8BU
Ward
Council
Received
3 Sep 2024
Decision date
8 Jan 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 8 Jan 2025, delegated decision by Marianne Hayes — 18 weeks from submission (10 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
3 Sep 2024
Application received
8 Jan 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Marianne Hayes
3 Sep 2024
Application received
8 Jan 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Marianne Hayes
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
Policies cited
LP1LP5NPPFLP6LP2
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
19
In support
0
Total comments
20
Objections
19
In support
0
Total comments
20
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent as stated on the application
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent as stated on the application
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.