®Planning appeal decision
6A Havelock Walk, London, SE23 3HG
Planning appeal 3302817 at 6A Havelock Walk, London, SE23 3HG (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Forest Hill Conservation Area.
replacement of all windows and doors at ground, first and second floor levels to all elevations
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- SE23 3HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Forest Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement windows and doors would introduce modern materials with a flatter and less interesting surface profile that would harm the character and appearance of the Forest Hill Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1 London PlanPolicy 15 Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 31 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 36 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 191Paragraph 192Paragraph 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.
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