®Planning appeal decision
Pares Footwear Ltd, 25-27 Tranquil Vale, LONDON, SE3 0BU
alterations to the front of the building and a rear double extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Tweddle J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, 23-27 Tranquil Vale, of which the appeal property forms a part, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area
- The effect of the development on the amenity of the occupiers of 23 and 29 Tranquil Vale, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The harmful effects to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, to which the Inspector attached great weight, were not outweighed by the moderate economic benefits of retail expansion.
The less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, weighed against the moderate public benefits of retail expansion and economic benefits, did not justify the proposal; the heritage harm and neighbouring amenity harm outweighed the benefits.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy, Policy 16 of the Lewisham Core Strategy, Policy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan, Policy 36 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan, Policy 31 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.