®Planning appeal decision
1-3 Ashby House, Ashby Road, London, SE4 1PR
Planning appeal 3296443 at 1-3 Ashby House, Ashby Road, London, SE4 1PR (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area.
the erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey roof extensions to create 3 x new residential homes, and the conversion of an existing studio to create a 3-bed unit, associated cycle and waste storage, and a new green roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE4 1PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupants of the appeal building with specific regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of existing occupants of Flat 2, particularly regarding daylight and outlook, outweighed the moderate benefits of additional housing in a sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 16 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)DM Policy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 31 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 32 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 33 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 36 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy HC1 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)
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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