Planning appeal decision
First Floor Flat, 27 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 6BX
Planning appeal 3259379 at First Floor Flat, 27 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 6BX (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 25 August 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling.
for the construction of a single-storey rear/side extension with 2 No of rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- SE13 6BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The scale, mass and protrusion of the porch element would be an unexpected and stark addition that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework, Core Strategy, 2011Policy 30 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework, Development Management Local Plan, 2014Policy 31 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework, Development Management Local Plan, 2014
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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