®Planning appeal decision
59 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Planning appeal 3270452 at 59 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- SE12 8LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on parking capacity
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area by fitting with the evolved front garden character of the locality and better revealing the dwelling's architectural character through improved tree planting and balanced landscaping.
The proposal would not enhance the conservation area but would conserve its character and appearance and preserve its significance, according with the conservation element of the development plan policies and Framework guidance on heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 16 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 14 of the Lewisham Core StrategyDM Policy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 31 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 36 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 29 of the Lewisham Development Management 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.