®Planning appeal decision
45 Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJ
Planning appeal 3273502 at 45 Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJ (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 13 December 2021 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the studio unit.
demolition of existing end of terrace dwelling and construction of 3 dwellings comprising 2x 3-bed, 1x studio with associated private amenity space, cycle and refuse stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- SE1 5RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the studio unit
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to private amenity space
- Whether the development would be acceptable in terms of its transport and highways impacts, with particular regard to vehicular parking
What decided it
Appeal A's pitched roof design for the rear studio unit avoided unacceptable enclosure to neighbouring occupiers and provided satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers in accordance with London Plan Policy D6, whereas Appeal B's flat roof design and poor outlook failed these tests.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D6Southwark Plan Saved Policy 3.2Southwark Plan Saved Policy 3.12Southwark Plan Saved Policy 3.13Southwark Plan Saved Policy 4.2Southwark Plan Saved Policy 5.2Core Strategy 2011 Strategic Policy 12London Plan Policy T6Core Strategy Policy 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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