Planning appeal decision
410 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TY
Planning appeal 3272445 at 410 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TY (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 5 November 2021 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would conflict with the approach to retaining a suitable supply of employment sites in the development plan.
change of use from 1x1 bed flat into 1 studio flat and 1x1 bed flat with alterations to the rear and side elevations
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- SE14 6TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would conflict with the approach to retaining a suitable supply of employment sites in the development plan
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for its future occupants with particular regard to built-in storage and means of outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would not provide suitable living conditions for occupiers of the proposed studio flat due to severely compromised outlook and light caused by the close proximity of high boundary fencing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 4DM Policy 11DM Policy 32Policy D6Core Strategy Policy 6Policy 1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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