®Planning appeal decision
14 Adamsrill Road, London, SE26 4AN
Planning appeal 3289315 at 14 Adamsrill Road, London, SE26 4AN (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy, and upon the character and appearance of the area.
the enlargement of window opening at first floor level at the rear of 14 Adamsrill Road SE26 and the installation of an external door and formation of a roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shields T
- Postcode
- SE26 4AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy, and upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The roof terrace would cause significant harm to the privacy and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly at Nos. 16 and 20, by providing raised-level overlooking and appearing overbearing and intrusive, contrary to adopted planning policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 31(2.c) of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy D3 of the London Plan
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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