®Planning appeal decision
The Albion PH, 20 Albion Street, London , SE16 7JQ
To extend existing planning permission 19/AP/116 to create an additional 2 bed self contained residential unit on the roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Baxter C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the setting, character or appearance of nearby listed buildings and the surrounding area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the setting and appearance of the adjacent grade II listed building and surrounding area, when weighed against the moderate public benefits of housing delivery, was found to tip decisively against the proposal.
The moderate public benefits of contributing towards new homes on previously developed land in a sustainable location were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the setting of the adjacent listed building.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 12 of the Southwark Council Core Strategy 2011, Policies 3.2, 3.12, 3.13, 3.15, 3.17 and 3.18 of the Southwark Plan 2007
Judgments cited: R (James Hall) v City of Bradford MDC [2019] EWHC 2899 (Admin)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.