®Planning appeal decision
9 Eglinton Hill, London, SE18 3PG
Planning appeal 3287899 at 9 Eglinton Hill, London, SE18 3PG (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of proposed flats 4A, 4B, 1A, 2, 3 & 5 in respect of adequate living space.
Extension and modification of existing block of floor [sic] flats to create new side accommodation new basement and new front light wells and loft conversion with roof lights. 2 new rear dormer windows 2 new flush roof lights and related internal changes. All to retain 4 existing dwellings and create 4 new ones. (Update of lapsed approval from 2017)
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- SE18 3PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of proposed flats 4A, 4B, 1A, 2, 3 & 5 in respect of adequate living space
What decided it
The proposal fails to provide acceptable living conditions for future residents due to inadequate internal floor space and insufficient information regarding floor-to-ceiling heights in multiple proposed flats, contrary to London Plan policy D6 and the Nationally Described Space Standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 policy D6Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies policy H5Mayor of London Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance (March 2016)Technical Housing Standards – Nationally Described Space Standards (27 March 2015)
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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