®Planning appeal decision
39 Bowen Drive, Southwark, London, SE21 8NS
Planning appeal 3266064 at 39 Bowen Drive, Southwark, London, SE21 8NS (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 23 July 2021 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the existing dwelling, including the character and appearance of the surrounding locality.
the demolition of existing single storey side extensions, construction of new single storey side, retention of rear side extension and wall to the front of property
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- SE21 8NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the existing dwelling, including the character and appearance of the surrounding locality
- the living conditions of current and future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and provision of private garden space
- the effect of the development upon a tree on the neighbouring property
What decided it
The detrimental impact on living conditions resulting from poor outlook from the proposed study, combined with the unbalanced and incongruous appearance of the extensions within the street scene, outweighed any acceptable aspects of the proposal.
The acceptable position on private garden space provision and the tree impact, subject to condition, were insufficient to outweigh the concerns regarding design and living conditions in relation to outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Southwark Plan 2007 Saved Policy 3.13Southwark Core Strategy Strategic Policy 12London Plan 2021 Policy D4Southwark Plan 2007 Saved Policy 3.12Southwark Plan 2007 Saved Policy 3.28Southwark Plan 2007 Saved Policy 3.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48
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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