®Planning appeal decision
Zeno Court, 19 Long Walk, London, SE1 3NQ
Planning appeal 3284901 at Zeno Court, 19 Long Walk, London, SE1 3NQ (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 1 June 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development exceeds the limitations of Class A of Schedule 2, Part 20 of the GPDO.
works for the construction of up to two additional storeys of new dwellinghouses immediately above the existing topmost residential storey on a building which is a purpose-built, detached block of flats. It will result in the creation of an additional two studio dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE1 3NQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development exceeds the limitations of Class A of Schedule 2, Part 20 of the GPDO
- The effect of the development on the external appearance of the building
- Fire safety
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the external appearance of the building by appearing disproportionate and overbearing in its street context, contrary to Policy D4 of The London Plan and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of The London Plan (2021)
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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