246-252, 246 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6JU

Planning appeal 3291751 at 246-252, 246 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6JU (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a 6-storey extension at the rear of the building consisting of lift and staircases and a 4 storey extension above the existing host building to form part 3/4/5/part 6 storey building to provide 9 residential units (C3 Use) ( 3 x 1 bed units, 3 x 2 bed units and 3 x 3 bed units at 246–252 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6JU together with associated 1 delivery parking, bins enclosures and cycles storage

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cryan M
Postcode: SE13 6JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether or not the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight, outlook, ventilation and overheating, and noise and other disturbance
Whether or not the development would provide adequate cycle parking facilities
Whether or not the development would provide a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists
The effect of the proposed loading and servicing arrangements on highway and pedestrian safety
Whether or not the development would lead to an unacceptable increase in demand for on-street car parking in the area

What decided it

The development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and fail to demonstrate acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, conflicting with the development plan taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 15 of the 2011 Lewisham Core StrategyDM Policy 30 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 31 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 32 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanDM Policy 33 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy 14 of the 2011 Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy T5 of the London Plan 2021DM Policy 35 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy LTC21 of the 2014 Lewisham Town Centre Local PlanPolicy T2 of the London Plan 2021Policy T7 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6.1 of the London Plan 2021DM Policy 29 of the 2014 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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