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Dismissed1 July 20223284885

227 Bellingham Road, Catford, London, SE6 1EQ

Planning appeal 3284885 at 227 Bellingham Road, Catford, London, SE6 1EQ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including trees.

the demolition of existing single storey garage & erection of new single storey (with habitable basement) 1 bedroom 2 person dwelling, bin, cycle storage & associated landscaping works

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Praine N
Postcode
SE6 1EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including trees
  • Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to privacy, light and outlook
  • The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of neighbouring occupants with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would materially harm the character and appearance of the perimeter block by introducing a prominent dwelling in a rear garden contrary to DM Policy 33, and would fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers due to severely restricted outlook from the basement bedroom.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM Policy 25DM Policy 30DM Policy 32DM Policy 33Policy 15 Core StrategyPolicy G7 London PlanPolicy D6 London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 71Paragraph 130

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