Planning appeal decision
65 Jerningham Road, New Cross, Lewisham, London, SE14 5NH
Planning appeal 3275715 at 65 Jerningham Road, New Cross, Lewisham, London, SE14 5NH (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Beeby C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area and of the host dwelling.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Beeby C
- Postcode
- SE14 5NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area and of the host dwelling
What decided it
The public benefit of promoting sustainable cycling transport for multiple occupants outweighed the less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 16 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)DM Policy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy DM 36 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 25 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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