Pares Footwear Ltd, 25-27 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0BU

Planning appeal 3294795 at Pares Footwear Ltd, 25-27 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0BU (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve the Grade II listed building of 25-27 Tranquil Vale, or any special features including setting, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area.

Alterations to the front of the building and rear double extension - Revised scheme to DC/20/118109

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Edginton A
Postcode: SE3 0BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would preserve the Grade II listed building of 25-27 Tranquil Vale, or any special features including setting, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area
The effect of the proposals on the amenities of users of adjacent buildings, with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area through inappropriate bulk and mass that would intrude into the openness at the rear of the terrace, and this harm was not outweighed by any demonstrated public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1Development Management Plan Policy 15Development Management Plan Policy 30Development Management Plan Policy 31Core Strategy Policy 16Alterations and Extensions SPD
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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