®Planning appeal decision
Charlton Liberal Club, 59C Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AE
Planning appeal 3300157 at Charlton Liberal Club, 59C Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AE (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed loss of a community facility is acceptable, having regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan.
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
- Postcode
- SE7 7AE
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GG1Policy GG5Policy S1Policy CH1Policy CH(a)Policy EA(a)Policy D6Policy H5Policy D14Policy E(a)Policy D3Policy DH1Policy H(c)Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
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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