Planning appeal decision
177 Alnwick Road, London, SE12 9BX
Planning appeal 3280441 at 177 Alnwick Road, London, SE12 9BX (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 5 January 2022 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area.
construction of a ground floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension, front porch and loft conversion comprising gable end, rear dormer window and front rooflights
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- SE12 9BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers
What decided it
The substantial scale of the proposed extensions, particularly the side extension filling much of the plot width and the rear dormer creating direct overlooking, would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, conflicting with development plan policies.
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)Residential Extensions, Basements and Conversions Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2018
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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