®Planning appeal decision
60 Lowther Hill, London, SE23 1PY
Planning appeal 3268348 at 60 Lowther Hill, London, SE23 1PY (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- SE23 1PY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Core StrategyPolicy 30 of the Local PlanPolicy 31 of the Local PlanPolicy 32 of the Local Plan
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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