®Planning appeal decision
Charlton Liberal Club, 59C Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AE
demolition of existing building and erection of a three storey building accommodating five 2-bed flats and one 3-bed flat
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cowley R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed loss of a community facility is acceptable, having regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan
- Whether or not the proposed loss of an employment generating use is acceptable, having regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan
- Whether or not the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, having particular regard to outlook and the provision of private outdoor space
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant and cumulative harm caused by the loss of a valued community facility and the creation of unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery despite the considerable housing supply shortfall.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were outweighed by the significant harm from loss of community facilities and inadequate living conditions for future occupiers; the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) NPPF did not apply because adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy GG1, Policy GG5, Policy S1, Policy CH1, Policy CH(a), Policy EA(a), Policy D6, Policy H5, Policy D14, Policy E(a), Policy D3, Policy DH1, Policy H(c), Policy D4
Judgments cited: Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
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.