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Dismissed16 December 20213272289

1-3 Hillreach, Woolwich, SE18 4AJ

Planning appeal 3272289 at 1-3 Hillreach, Woolwich, SE18 4AJ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II listed Green Hill Garrison School.

demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a part 3/ part4 / part 5storey building including basement level, comprising of two replacement employment units (Use Class B1(c) and 23 residential units with associated landscaping, cycle parking and refuse storage

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
SE18 4AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II listed Green Hill Garrison School
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of Nos 1-5 Ogilby Street and No 1 Frances Street, with particular reference to outlook
  • Whether future occupiers would experience acceptable living conditions with particular reference to outlook
  • Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional need for infrastructure, services and facilities arising from the development

What decided it

The cumulative harm to the character and appearance of the area, the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers, and the failure to secure adequate infrastructure provision outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use.

The scheme's moderate benefits in housing delivery, economic improvements and efficient land use were outweighed by the detrimental impact on character and appearance, the unacceptable harm to neighbouring and future occupiers' living conditions, and the lack of provision for infrastructure, services and facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021Policy DF1 of the London Plan 2021Policy E2 of the London Plan 2021Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan – Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014)Policy DH(b) of the Core StrategyPolicy H5 of the Core StrategyPolicy H3 of the Core StrategyPolicy EA(c) of the Core StrategyPolicy E1 of the Core StrategyPolicy IM1 of the Core StrategyPolicy IM4 of the Core StrategyPolicy IM(c) of the Core StrategyPlanning Obligations (s106) Guidance SPD (July 2015)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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