Planning appeal decision
116 - 120, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2TH
Planning appeal 3283145 at 116 - 120, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2TH (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 20 May 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, 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 Tooley Street Conservation Area.
a rooftop extension consisting of an additional 2 bedroom, 72 sqm apartment, and communal rooftop garden area, and newly installed circulation block and lift extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE1 2TH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Tooley Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Tooley Street Conservation Area that is not outweighed by the provision of an additional residential property in a highly accessible location.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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