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Dismissed3 December 20213272112

53 Baring Road, London, SE12 0JS

Planning appeal 3272112 at 53 Baring Road, London, SE12 0JS (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether a viable retail unit would be formed and the proposal's impact on the existing retail unit's viability.

double storey front and side extension along with loft conversion

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
MacLeod R
Postcode
SE12 0JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether a viable retail unit would be formed and the proposal's impact on the existing retail unit's viability
  • the adequacy of living conditions for occupiers of the proposed flat
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide satisfactory servicing for both retail units, adequate private amenity space for the flat, and safe highway arrangements, with these harms outweighing the modest benefit of one additional dwelling.

The modest benefit of providing one additional dwelling in a sustainable location and contributing to housing targets did not outweigh the harm to retail viability, living conditions, and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM Policy 16Policy 32Policy 14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111Paragraph 112Paragraph 119

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