1A Sandrock Road, London, SE13 7TS

Planning appeal 3266122 at 1A Sandrock Road, London, SE13 7TS (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 4 June 2021 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

the erection of an additional storey at roof level, installation of roof lights within the side roof slope, access to a roof terrace at roof level, and alterations to the first and second floor external skin and appearance

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Couper C
Postcode: SE13 7SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
The living conditions at 39 Loampit Hill, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the increased bulk and dominance of the extended building, exacerbated by the proposed contemporary cladding finish in an otherwise harmonious traditional streetscene, outweighed the scheme's modest benefits.

The scheme's modest benefits in enhancing living conditions at the host property and providing flexible family accommodation would not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Lewisham Core Strategy 2011 Objective 10Lewisham Core Strategy 2011 Policy 15Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM 30Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM 31Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy 32
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 124

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