Planning appeal decision
94 Canonbie Road, London, SE23 3AG
Planning appeal 3289151 at 94 Canonbie Road, London, SE23 3AG (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 92 and 96 Canonbie Road with regard to privacy.
the construction of a glass balustrade balcony to the first floor rear elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SE23 3AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 92 and 96 Canonbie Road with regard to privacy
- Character and appearance of the host property and street scene
What decided it
The proposed balcony would significantly and detrimentally increase overlooking into the private amenity space of the neighbouring property at No 92, unacceptably affecting the living conditions of its occupiers in breach of Policy 31 of the Local Plan and the SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Core Strategy (2011)Policy 30 of the Local Plan (2014)Policy 31 of the Local Plan (2014)Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
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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