Planning appeal decision
72 Howerd Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 4PZ
Planning appeal 3261395 at 72 Howerd Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 4PZ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Allan 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.
Garage Conversion
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SE18 4PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The existence of several similar garage conversions already undertaken in the immediate area that had not harmed the character and appearance of the locality, combined with the careful and considered nature of the proposed alteration, meant the proposal would not cause any harm to the street scene or wider area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH(a)LP 2021 Policy D3LP 2016 Policies 7.4 and 7.6
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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