Planning appeal decision
98 Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1HH
Planning appeal 3269694 at 98 Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1HH (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 23 September 2021 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscape.
construction of a two storey extension at the side, together with the hip-to-gable and roof extension in the rear roof slope and 2 rooflights in the front roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- SE4 1HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscape
What decided it
The proposed extension's lack of set-back from the main elevation at first floor level, ridge height and gable roof design would lead to significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and streetscape, contrary to design policies in the London Plan, Core Strategy and Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan D3London Plan D4Core Strategy 2011 policy 15Development Management Local Plan policy 30Development Management Local Plan policy 31
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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