Planning appeal decision
271 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TY
Planning appeal 3293189 at 271 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 4 August 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on viability of the existing commercial unit at the appeal site and of Eltham Town Centre.
alterations and part conversion of the ground floor shop unit and construction of single storey part side infill and rear extensions to facilitate a 1-bed residential unit at the rear of property”
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE9 1TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on viability of the existing commercial unit at the appeal site and of Eltham Town Centre
- Whether or not the proposed flat would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and a sense of enclosure
What decided it
The poor outlook and oppressive sense of enclosure in the bedroom and study would provide unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high-quality residential environments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TC1Policy TC3Policy EA1Policy EA(a)Policy DH1Policy H5Policy SD6Policy E9Policy D6
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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