®Planning appeal decision
79 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AW
Planning appeal 3269148 at 79 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AW (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Holly Grove Conservation Area.
construction of mansard roof extension; loft conversion
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SE15 5AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Holly Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area from disrupting the uniform roofscape and coherent terrace form outweighed the absence of any public benefits presented in support of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area clearly outweighed the public benefits of the proposal, which were absent.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.15Policy 3.16Strategic Policy 12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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