®Planning appeal decision
2 Senlac Road, London , SE12 9NA
Planning appeal 3297933 at 2 Senlac Road, London , SE12 9NA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a two storey one bedroom dwelling house, together with the provision of a car parking space, cycle storage and bin store
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- SE12 9NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's markedly smaller scale, shallow roof pitch with significantly lower ridge line, cramped appearance, and lack of architectural detailing would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high standards of design that respond positively to context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D6Policy 15Policy DM30Policy DM32Policy DM31
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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