Hip-to-gable and rear extensions at 93 Wakehurst Road, London SW11

“The erection of a hip to gable side roof extension and rear mansard roof extension, including raising the main ridge by 250mm, • The erection of a roof extension above the two-storey back addition, • The erection of a part single-storey rear and side extension; and • Excavation to enlarge the basement including the formation of front and rear lightwells.”

“At ground floor level, the proposed rear/side extension would infill the side alley on the western side of the property, leaving a 1m setback from the front elevation. At the rear of the property, the extension would extend 0.5m past the existing rear extension along the boundary with no. Wakehurst Road, and 1.48m beyond the existing rear elevation along the boundary with no. 95.”

“SITE DETAILS: The site contains a two-storey, semi-detached property located on the northern side of Wakehurst Road. The surrounding area includes residential properties of a similar style. The site is not within a conservation area nor is the property listed.”

“RELATED PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 2025 (2025/0417) Approved: Certificate of Lawfulness for Alterations including erection of hip to gable side roof extension and rear roof extension.”

“2024 (2024/2731) Refused: Alterations including erection of hip to gable side roof extension and rear mansard roof extension, including raising ridge height by 200mm; erection of roof extension above two storey back addition; erection of part single/part two-storey rear and side extension; excavation to enlarge basement including formation of front lightwell with grille over.”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: • Loss of light and overshadowing. • Loss of privacy. Size of proposed windows would appear intrusive. • Overbearing and increased sense of enclosure. Proposal would appear visually intrusive. 300mm ridge raise would make the proposed rear extension appear more imposing and overbearing. • Development not in keeping with the adjoining properties.”

“Consultation period ran during August, when neighbours may have been away. • Concerns around approved LDC applications on site.”

“Members queried whether anything could be done to prevent the ‘creeping loss’ of hip to gable roofs in the area as indicated within the report. The Head of Development Management commented that many of these changes had been carried out under permitted development.”

“RESOLVED – (Unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, noting the additional information as set out in the late items of correspondence paper.”

“Condition AC01 - 3 years The development hereby permitted shall be begun within 3 years from the date of this permission. Reason: To prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions and to comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and to meet the requirements of Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to meet the requirements of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)…”

“Condition AC15 - Materials to match Other than where otherwise specified on the approved drawings, all external materials used in the construction of the development hereby approved shall match the type, texture, tone, colour, size and profile of those used on the existing building and shall be retained permanently.”