®Planning appeal decision
1-3 Ashby House, Ashby Road, LONDON, SE4 1PR
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
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.
Plan policies cited: 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)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.