Planning appeal decision
199-201 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TT
Planning appeal 3271773 at 199-201 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TT (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 27 October 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, the surrounding area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rye Lane Conservation Area.
a third-floor extension creating 1 x 1 bed flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- SE15 4TT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, the surrounding area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rye Lane Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Rye Lane Conservation Area was not outweighed by the limited benefit of providing one additional dwelling.
The less than substantial harm to the heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefit of one additional dwelling to housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.12Policy 3.13Policy 3.18
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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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.
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