Planning appeal decision
23A Ballina Street, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1DR
Planning appeal 3263076 at 23A Ballina Street, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1DR (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 25 June 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 host property and the surrounding area.
alterations to a roof to create a loft conversion using an 'L' shaped dormer with two roof lights to the front slope, to provide additional residential accommodation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- SE23 1DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed L-shaped dormer would form a dominant and incongruous feature that would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies and the SPD.
The limited employment benefits during construction were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3Core Strategy 2011 Policy 15Development Management Local Plan 2014 DM Policy 30Development Management Local Plan 2014 DM Policy 31Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document 2019 Section 5.11
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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