®Planning appeal decision
241 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HU
Planning appeal 3260037 at 241 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HU (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 13 July 2021 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing building at 241 Stanstead Road SE23 and construction of a four storey building including basement comprising private members club and 5 self-contained flats (4x1 bed and 1x2 bed) above, together with the construction of 4 two storey, two bedroom terraced houses to the rear fronting onto Park Rise Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- SE23 1HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for the future occupants of the proposed houses, with particular reference to overlooking
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped massing and arrangement of the proposed houses along Park Rise Road outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and the replacement club.
The moderate benefits of housing provision and replacement private members club did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy GG2London Plan 2021 Policy D1London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy SD1London Plan 2021 Policy H2Core Strategy 2011 Spatial Policy 5Core Strategy 2011 Policy 15Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM30Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM32Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM33
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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