®Planning appeal decision
Tola, 56 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5DP
Planning appeal 3289883 at Tola, 56 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5DP (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 14 November 2022 by Inspector Savage M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice constitute a breach of planning control (ground b).
the ‘retention of roof terrace with the following hours of operation: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 03:00 (next day) Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 04:00 (next day)
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage M
- Postcode
- SE15 5DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice constitute a breach of planning control (ground b)
- Whether the matters alleged constitute development requiring planning permission (ground c)
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach (ground f)
- Whether the compliance period of 5 months is reasonable (ground g)
- The effect of the roof terrace on the living conditions of nearby occupants with regards to noise
- The character or appearance of the area bearing in mind location within Rye Lane Conservation Area and setting of Grade II listed building No 58
- The effect on the outlook of neighbouring properties due to excessive scale
What decided it
The noise generated by the open-air roof terrace is harmful to the living conditions of nearby residents, particularly at night, and the terrace's modern fencing and design fail to conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Rye Lane Conservation Area, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P56Policy P13Policy P14Policy P20Policy D4 London Plan 2021Policy HC1 London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 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.
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