Roof extensions and two flats at 62 A & B, Lavender Sweep, London SW11

“SITE DETAILS: The subject site contains a three-storey building, with a three-storey back addition, divided into two self-contained flats, located on the southeast side of Lavender Sweep. The property adjoins a similar three-storey terraced properties to the south-east, and smaller two-storey terraced properties to the north-west.”

“1978 (78/N/192) Granted: Conversion to form two self-contained units including the erection of an external staircase. APPLICATION DETAILS:”

“Terrace • Permitting a second-floor terrace would cause disturbance to neighbouring residents and would result in noisy gatherings, which would echo across neighbouring buildings. • The proposed terrace would allow users to see into neighbouring properties. • The proposed terrace should be of a smaller scale. Additional height of terrace would obstruct light to neighbours’ property. • Terraces approved at nos. 12 and 14 Hafer Road are smaller in scale.”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: • Ground floor extension would impact neighbours’ light and sense of enclosure. • No daylight/sunlight assessment provided. • Proposal would constitute overdevelopment. • Concerns about drains capacity. Requested condition requiring no. 62 to connect wastewater to public system. • No noise assessment provided regarding impact on neighbouring amenity as a result of roof terrace and ground level Velux rooflights.”

“The Clapham Society: The hipped end to this short terrace is important to the streetscape. The proposed conversion is an overdevelopment of this property and results in the loss of more than 50% of the rear garden which is against policy, and poor stacking where living room and kitchen on first floor is over the ground floor bedroom. The natural conversion for this property would be either 2 or 3 units maximum.”

“Waste Manager: • There is a pre-existing bin cupboard that may accommodate 2 dustbins. • For SPD compliance, 2 flats require suitable space at the front for a total of 4 dustbins plus 4 recycling sacks plus 2 x 23 litre food caddies. • Both flats should have rights to store waste in the front garden.”

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

“Condition AC02 - In accordance The development shall be carried out in accordance with the reports, specifications and drawings detailed 11500 P 01 F, 11500 P 04 H, 11500 P 05 F, 11500 P 106 F, Fire Statement by Tecon Ltd, OS Map received 05/06/2025. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to allow the local planning authority to review any potential changes to the scheme. 3.”

“Official 4. Condition AC23 - Screening to balcony (where shown on approved drawing) Prior to commencement of use of the terrace as shown on drawing number 11500 P 04 H, 11500 P 05 F, 11500 P 106 F, the obscure glazed screening to each side and brick elevation to 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.”