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Dismissed4 November 20223291897

58 and 60 Woodhurst Road, London, SE2 0HE

Planning appeal 3291897 at 58 and 60 Woodhurst Road, London, SE2 0HE (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the application site and its surroundings.

the subdivision and extension of existing dwellinghouses to provide 9 self-contained units including the construction of a part 1 / part 2 storey extension to the full width of the property at the rear, single storey basement extension and construction of five dormer windows to the side and rear roof slopes. Creation of a communal garden and private terraces. Provision for refuse & recycle storage, cycle & car parking

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Poole S
Postcode
SE2 0HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the application site and its surroundings
  • whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to dwelling sizes, outlook, natural light and amenity space provision
  • whether the proposal would provide an acceptable mix of dwelling sizes
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 56 Woodhurst Road, with particular regard to outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to vehicular access and egress

What decided it

The proposal fails on multiple grounds including unacceptable effects on character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, loss of family housing mix, harm to neighbouring amenity, and highway safety concerns that cannot be overcome.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy DH(a)Policy D3Policy D6Policy H5Policy H2Policy H10Policy DH(b)Policy IM4Policy T4

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