Planning appeal decision
19 Birbetts Road, London, SE9 3NG
Planning appeal 3277471 at 19 Birbetts Road, London, SE9 3NG (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 27 January 2022 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
demolition of existing conservatory and existing rear extension and construction of a first floor side, single storey rear extensions, raised decking and associated works
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- SE9 3NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would appear unduly dominant and incongruous, failing to appear subservient to the host dwelling and causing significant adverse harm to the character and appearance of the property and streetscene, in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)
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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