Planning appeal decision
14 Shearman Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9HX
Planning appeal 3300512 at 14 Shearman Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9HX (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Two-storey side extension and proposed new porch to end of terrace dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- SE3 9HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would form a large, obtrusive and incongruous feature in the street scene due to its height, bulk and prominence, conflicting with the open character of the neighbourhood and failing to respond to local distinctiveness as required by policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 Lewisham Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM30 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Adoption Version (2014)Policy DM31 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Adoption Version (2014)Lewisham Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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