Planning appeal decision
Ground and First Floor Flat, 147 Farmer's Road, London, SE5 0TW
Planning appeal 3286912 at Ground and First Floor Flat, 147 Farmer's Road, London, SE5 0TW (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 15 June 2022 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, terrace and street scene in relation to its height and scale.
additional storey extension above dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- SE5 0TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, terrace and street scene in relation to its height and scale
- the effect of the floor to ceiling height on living conditions of future occupiers
What decided it
The proposal would be perceived as a conspicuous, bulky and incongruous addition that would disrupt the stepped arrangement and unifying features of the terrace, thereby conflicting with development plan policies requiring design to respect local character and context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy 3.12Saved Policy 3.13Policy P12Policy P13Policy D4Policy 12Saved Policy 4.2Policy P14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 120Paragraph 130
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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