Planning appeal decision
Flat 1, Vista Heights, 48 Duncombe Hill, London, SE23 1QJ
Planning appeal 3298346 at Flat 1, Vista Heights, 48 Duncombe Hill, London, SE23 1QJ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 6 February 2023 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
for 1no. additional storey with 3 x 2B4P flats, external appearance to match existing
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- SE23 1QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)
What decided it
The proposed extension to the bicycle store would be situated on land forward of the principal elevation of the existing building, which is prohibited under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO.
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