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Dismissed2 November 20213274526

Unit 8 Ashby Mews, London, SE4 1TB

Planning appeal 3274526 at Unit 8 Ashby Mews, London, SE4 1TB (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area.

demolition of existing building and erection of 2 bed live work unit

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
SE4 1TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area

What decided it

The excessive horizontal and vertical encroachment of the rear outrigger into the garden space between Ashby Mews and Manor Avenue would unacceptably harm the distinctive spatial character and appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area, and the moderate public benefits of housing and employment space could not outweigh this harm.

The moderate public benefits of delivering one two-bedroom dwelling in a sustainable location and providing employment space were outweighed by the less-than-substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the Brockley Conservation Area, to which great weight must be given under the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy HC1Core Strategy Policy 15Core Strategy Policy 16DM Policy 30DM Policy 31DM Policy 33DM Policy 36
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 197

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