®Planning appeal decision
31 Clayhill Crescent, Grove Park, London, SE9 4JA
Planning appeal 3258368 at 31 Clayhill Crescent, Grove Park, London, SE9 4JA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 9 July 2021 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene.
end of terrace dwelling attached to existing dwelling owned by applicant on land containing an existing detached garage to be demolished
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- SE9 4JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would have a contrived and cramped appearance with uncharacteristic features that would not respond positively to the uniform character of the existing terrace, resulting in material harm to the street scene.
The benefit of housing supply, including small properties, was outweighed by the material harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan, with the presumption in favour of sustainable development not engaged.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Spatial Policy 5 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)DM Policy 30 of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 32 of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 33 of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 2Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 213
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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