Planning appeal decision
142 Humber Road, London, SE3 7LY
Planning appeal 3281088 at 142 Humber Road, London, SE3 7LY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 29 July 2022 by Inspector Indermaur S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing lean to rear extension and ground floor rear and side walls. Construction of single storey rear side infill and rear extension of 2.57m from the existing rear external wall. New pitched roof to extension with 3 no. rooflights eaves to not exceed 3m. New rear glazed windows and sliding doors. New glazed sliding door to flank wall
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Indermaur S
- Postcode
- SE3 7LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring No.140 with regards to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would not cause undue harm to neighbouring living conditions, satisfying the relevant local plan and London Plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(a)Policy DH(h)Policy DH(b)Policy HC1Policy D3
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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