®Planning appeal decision
16 Manor Avenue, London, SE4 1PD
Planning appeal 3261321 at 16 Manor Avenue, London, SE4 1PD (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 September 2022 by Inspector Moss J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, with particular regard to the site's location within the Brockley Conservation Area.
described in the application form as: Extension of existing pitched roof to raise the ridge line by 150mm to accommodate a new layer of insulation, and installation of new low profile conservation rooflights. Appeal
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moss J
- Postcode
- SE4 1PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, with particular regard to the site's location within the Brockley Conservation Area
What decided it
The position, design and number of the rooflights (three rather than two) and their misalignment with the existing fenestration pattern caused less than substantial harm to the conservation area that could not be justified by any identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 15 of the Lewisham Core StrategyDM Policy 36 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 30 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 31 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local PlanPolicy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy D3 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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