®Planning appeal decision
136A New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA
Planning appeal 3272455 at 136A New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 24 November 2021 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Hatcham Conservation Area.
addition of two new floors and creation of one new flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- SE14 5BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Hatcham Conservation Area
- whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants with particular regard to the provision of private outdoor space
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with the failure to provide private outdoor space for future occupants, could not be outweighed by the scheme's limited benefits.
The benefits of the scheme, including heritage improvements and provision of one additional flat, were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, to which great importance and weight must be attached.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 (High quality design for Lewisham)Policy 16 (Conservation areas, heritage assets and the historic environment)Policy 30 (Urban design and local character)Policy 31 (Alterations and extensions to buildings including residential extensions)Policy 36 (New development, changes of use and alterations affecting designated heritage assets and their setting: conservation areas, listed buildings, schedule of ancient monuments and registered parks and gardens)Policy D6 (High quality and standards)Policy 32 (Housing design, layout and space standards)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 196
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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