®Planning appeal decision
72 and 74B Westcombe Hill, Blackheath, London , SE3 7DY
Planning appeal 3296308 at 72 and 74B Westcombe Hill, Blackheath, London , SE3 7DY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to internal space and amenity space.
the subdivision of existing 3 bed flat into 2 x one bed self- contained flats with associated refuse storage and cycle storage
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE3 7DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to internal space and amenity space
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable refuse storage facilities
What decided it
The amended floor plan showing a shower room instead of bathroom brought the smaller unit into compliance with minimum space standards, and the accessible location with surrounding public open space outweighed the policy conflict regarding private amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)Policy H5 of the Royal Greenwich Local PlanPolicy H(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan (2014)Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan (2014)Policy T6 of The London PlanPolicy IM(c) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan
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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