Roof extensions and terrace at Flat 4 26 Yukon Road, London SW12

“The erection of a mansard style roof extension to the main rear roof and an extension above part of the two-storey back addition, and • The formation of a roof terrace above the two-storey back addition with 1.7m high screen surround.”

“The proposed extension over part of the back addition would measure 4.35m in depth and 3.7m in width, with the roof a maximum of 2.9m in height above the existing eaves. The side and rear elevations would be sloped backwards at 70 degrees. The extension over the back addition would have one side dormer housing two obscure-glazed side-facing windows and one rear dormer with French doors providing access to the proposed roof terrace.”

“SITE DETAILS: The application site contains a two-storey double fronted building with a two-storey back addition situated on the southern side of Yukon Road. The building is subdivided into four flats. The site is within the Dinsmore Road Conservation Area and similar residential properties surround.”

“REASON FOR REFERRAL: The Council’s Constitution does not give delegated powers to officers to determine the application in the way recommended and must be determined by the Planning Applications Committee.”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: • Applicant does not have consent from freeholder. Disputes deed of surrender. • Concerns proposal would have detrimental impacts on the structural integrity of the building. • Concerns that the proposal would invalidate or materially affect the building’s insurance policy.”

“Heritage Statement makes insufficient reference to Dinsmore Road Conservation Area. No viewpoint analysis from the rear and no consideration of cumulative impact on roofscape. Requests heritage impact assessment be prepared. • Description of building as a terraced house in Fire Safety Strategy is incorrect as it contains four self-contained flats.”

“Official 4. Condition AC23 - Screening to balcony (where shown on approved drawing) Prior to commencement of use of the terrace as shown on drawings numbers P.01 rev C, P.02 rev C, P.03 rev C, and P.05 rev C, the obscure glazed screening to each side and rear at a minimum height of 1.7m above finished floor level shall be installed. The screening shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter.”

“Condition AC32 - Conservation Rooflights The rooflights hereby approved, shall be of a conservation area specification i.e. in-line and flush within the roof pitch that they would be located. Reason: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area in accordance with policy LP3 of the Local Plan and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“RESOLVED – (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report.”