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Dismissed3 August 20223286136

70 Montpelier Road, London , SE15 2HE

Planning appeal 3286136 at 70 Montpelier Road, London , SE15 2HE (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, 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.

the construction of a rear dormer extension; the raising of the roof ridge by 300mm; and the installation of four rooflights on the front roof slope

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
SE15 2HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The negative visual impact of the raised and set-back roof ridge and the intrusive rear rooflight would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P13Policy P14Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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