Planning appeal decision
121 Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9JF
Planning appeal 3285617 at 121 Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9JF (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
ground floor and upper floor extensions and creation of new one-bedroom flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- SE27 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the operation of the highway network with particular regard to parking provision
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regards to the provision of internal space and access to cycle parking
What decided it
The proposal's conflict with the development plan regarding character and appearance and parking provision, with limited accompanying benefits, meant the appeal should be dismissed in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy T6Policy T7Policy H5Policy Q2Policy Q13Policy D6
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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