®Planning appeal decision
74 Asylum Road, London, SE15 2LW
Planning appeal 3298034 at 74 Asylum Road, London, SE15 2LW (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Hobbs 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 host building and the surrounding area.
construction of a rear ground floor extension, construction of first and second floor extensions, enlargement of existing dormer roof extension; alteration to existing fenestration and internal alterations for 7 flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- SE15 2LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 76 Asylum Road, with particular reference to outlook, daylight and sunlight
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers, with regard to the provision of internal space
What decided it
The proposed development would have unacceptably harmful effects on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and internal space standards for future occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- P13 Design of PlacesP14 Design QualityP56 Protection of AmenityP15 Residential Design
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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