Planning appeal decision
65, Nickelby Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8LY
Planning appeal 3270471 at 65, Nickelby Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8LY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 25 November 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
change of use of the property from C3 dwelling house to residential care (Class C2) with the construction of a single storey front extension
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- SE28 8LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether it would be at risk of flooding
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area through its incongruous design, and the absence of a required flood risk assessment for a development in a high-probability flood zone could not be remedied by condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D6Policy D11Policy DH1Policy DH(a)Policy E2Policy E3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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