Planning appeal decision
296 Wickham Lane, Plumstead, London, SE2 0NY
Planning appeal 3250289 at 296 Wickham Lane, Plumstead, London, SE2 0NY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front drive on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
alterations to front garden and landscaping to provide front drive for car parking to include a drop kerb
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- SE2 0NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front drive on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the safety of users of the public pavement and highway
What decided it
The combination of unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptable potential safety risks to highway users arising from the extent of excavation and the hazardous manoeuvring required at this particular location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy IM4Policy IM(b)(iv)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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