Planning application · Wandsworth
2025/2680.
Householder at 38 Lyford Road SW18 3LS, received 4 Aug 2025 — refused on 29 Sep 2025 (delegated, Laura Nieves).
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Refused
Outcome
29 Sep 2025
8 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
44
Documents
44 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
Yes
Appeal
Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
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 enlargement of rear roof dormer and erection of single storey side extension.
Reference
2025/2680
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW18 3LS
Council
Received
4 Aug 2025
Decision date
29 Sep 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
APPEAL DECIDED
Council register
Reference
2025/2680
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW18 3LS
Council
Received
4 Aug 2025
Decision date
29 Sep 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
APPEAL DECIDED
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
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Documents open on the Wandsworth portal. View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 29 Sep 2025, delegated decision by Laura Nieves — 8 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
4 Aug 2025
Application received
29 Sep 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Laura Nieves
Appeal
Yes · Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
4 Aug 2025
Application received
29 Sep 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Laura Nieves
Appeal
Yes · Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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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.
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
LP1LP3LP5NPPF
Appeal
Appeal
Outcome
Yes
Outcome: Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
Yes
Outcome: Appeal Allowed 09/12/2025
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
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.