®Planning appeal decision
The Common Parts of the Jam Factory Development SE1 4TQ, London, SE1 4TQ
Planning appeal 3287873 at The Common Parts of the Jam Factory Development SE1 4TQ, London, SE1 4TQ (London Borough of Southwark) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Savage M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on the character or appearance of the area, bearing in mind it is within the Bermondsey Street Conservation Area.
3.1 Without planning permission, the construction of wooden decking, composite floor tiles and metal box planters ("the Unauthorised Works") in the position shown hatched blue on the attached plan and shown in the attached photograph. 3.2 The Unauthorised Works constitute unauthorised development for which no planning permission exists. 3.3 Furthermore they are contrary to the landscaping scheme approved by the Council pursuant to application 09.AP.0700 (Details of landscaping) as required by condition 4 of planning permission 06/AP1116 because the wooden decking, composite floor tiles and metal box planters are not approved features
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage M
- Postcode
- SE1 4TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal scheme on the character or appearance of the area, bearing in mind it is within the Bermondsey Street Conservation Area
- Accessibility and inclusivity within the site
- The living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise
What decided it
The decking, planters and composite floor tiles are incongruous features that detract from the simplistic design of the landscaping and diminish the character and appearance of the Bermondsey Street Conservation Area, with no public benefits that outweigh this harm to a designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- P13P21P20P14P53P56HC1D4D5D14T5S4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 189Paragraph 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.
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