®Planning appeal decision
20 Reservoir Road, London, SE4 2NU
Planning appeal 3287041 at 20 Reservoir Road, London, SE4 2NU (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 18 January 2022 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area.
the construction of a rear roof slope dormer extension together with the installation of two front roof slope roof lights
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb M
- Postcode
- SE4 2NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed front roof lights and rear dormer would harm the character and appearance of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area by introducing incongruous alterations to an otherwise well-preserved 19th century terrace street, and this harm was not outweighed by the minimal private benefits of additional living space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy 30Policy 31Policy 36Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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