®Planning appeal decision
143 Fort Road, London, SE1 5PZ
Planning appeal 3269474 at 143 Fort Road, London, SE1 5PZ (London Borough of Southwark) was allowed on 20 September 2021 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed first floor side extension would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thorburn Square Conservation Area.
the demolition of the existing lean-to side extension, erection of a side and rear single storey extension, 1st floor side extension, and installation of new rooflights and timber windows with minor alterations to elevations
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- SE1 5PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed first floor side extension would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thorburn Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The first-floor extension's stepped design, setback positioning, and scale would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the positive contribution of the remaining gap at the junction, in accordance with development plan policies and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.15Policy 3.16Policy 3.18Strategic Policy 12Policy HC1Policy D4Policy P17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 206
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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