®Planning appeal decision
74-78 Deptford High Street , Lewisham , SE8 4RT
Planning appeal 3299341 at 74-78 Deptford High Street , Lewisham , SE8 4RT (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
the replacement of timber sash windows with uPVC
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- SE8 4RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The uPVC windows with their heavy, crude frames compete with rather than complement the fine ornate detailing of the building's façade, causing less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area that cannot be justified by the limited public benefits identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy SD6London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1London Borough of Lewisham Core Strategy Development Plan Document 2011 Policy 15London Borough of Lewisham Core Strategy Development Plan Document 2011 Policy 16London Borough of Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM30London Borough of Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM31London Borough of Lewisham Development Management Local Plan 2014 Policy DM36
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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