®Planning appeal decision
18 Kemble Road, London, SE23 2DJ
Planning appeal 3277484 at 18 Kemble Road, London, SE23 2DJ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 January 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of dormer extensions to the side and rear roof slopes and a rear extension together with alterations to the rear elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE23 2DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on living conditions for occupiers of the neighbouring property at 20 Kemble Road, with particular regard to loss of outlook and whether it would create an unacceptable sense of enclosure
What decided it
The dormer extensions, particularly the side dormer, would be a prominent and intrusive addition that would unbalance the semi-detached pair and conflict with the Lewisham Alterations and Extensions SPD guidance, whereas the rear extension would be a modest, subservient addition that would not harm character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy 15Policy 31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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