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Dismissed15 September 20213268348

60 Lowther Hill, London, SE23 1PY

demolition of existing dwelling at 60 Lowther Hill SE23 and the construction of a four storey building with roof terrace, comprising 4 x 1 bedroom, 2 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom self contained flats, together with the provision of cycle & bin storage, 2 parking spaces & associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tweddle J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants at Nos 62 and 58 Lowther Hill, with particular regard to daylight and outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through loss of daylight and an overbearing outlook outweighed the positive housing and economic benefits of the scheme.

The positive economic and social benefits of housing delivery and construction were outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to daylight and outlook.

Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Core Strategy, Policy 30 of the Local Plan, Policy 31 of the Local Plan, Policy 32 of the Local Plan

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