Planning appeal decision
17 Liphook Crescent, London, SE23 3BN
Planning appeal 3274897 at 17 Liphook Crescent, London, SE23 3BN (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of the existing roof and conservatory and the construction of a first floor extension with associated works, elevational alterations and the construction of a boundary fence to the side
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- SE23 3BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in visual discordance and harm to the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous design, scale, height and materials, which would not be outweighed by energy efficiency and sustainability improvements.
The benefits of energy efficiency and sustainability improvements did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 15Development Management Local Plan Policy DM30Development Management Local Plan Policy DM31
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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