Planning appeal decision
51 Berryhill, London, SE9 1QW
Planning appeal 3302480 at 51 Berryhill, London, SE9 1QW (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 4 August 2023 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a two storey side extension loft extension
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- SE9 1QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The convoluted rear roof structure created by the intersection of the side extension and dormer would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies on design quality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan – The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (2021)Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)
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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