20/AP/1447 | RYLSTONE GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE5 8LT
Excavation to form a single storey basement to the footprint of the house and elevational alterations
If thought correct to allow a basement to this Edwardian property, then the new owners' internal changes are not of planning concern although proximity to 187 Camberwell Grove may be considered a factor that should limit the basement.
The proposed external changes whilst generally in keeping the character of this Conservation Area property, the introduction of arch headed windows for the new basement windows, to a property where there are no other arch headed windows, seems inappropriate and unnecessary.
Whilst the new owners may not have a disabled daughter (as the previous owners) to lose the ramp between levels to be able to access the front door without steps seems short sighted in terms of Lifetime Homes and making a house fully accessible to all abilities (via the front entrance).
Proposed Comment: Neutral