Planning appeal decision
69 Maxted Road, London, SE15 4LF
Planning appeal 3284733 at 69 Maxted Road, London, SE15 4LF (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 2 August 2022 by Inspector Indermaur S, 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 surrounding area.
to convert the existing butterfly roof into a habitable space
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Indermaur S
- Postcode
- SE15 4LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would result in the loss of a characteristic butterfly roof feature within an unbroken run and would introduce a substantial asymmetric mansard form that would significantly alter the building's proportions and be at odds with the architectural character of the dwelling and the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.12Policy 3.13
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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