1-3 Hillreach, Woolwich, SE18 4AJ

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

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.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DF1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy E2 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan – Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014), Policy DH(b) of the Core Strategy, Policy H5 of the Core Strategy, Policy H3 of the Core Strategy, Policy EA(c) of the Core Strategy, Policy E1 of the Core Strategy, Policy IM1 of the Core Strategy, Policy IM4 of the Core Strategy, Policy IM(c) of the Core Strategy, Planning Obligations (s106) Guidance SPD (July 2015)

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