Planning appeal decision
5 Finland Road, London, SE4 2JE
Planning appeal 3302976 at 5 Finland Road, London, SE4 2JE (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 21 November 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 3 Finland Road with particular regard to light, outlook and enclosure.
the construction of a single storey infill extension to the rear of 5 Finland Road, SE4 2JE
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SE4 2JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 3 Finland Road with particular regard to light, outlook and enclosure
What decided it
The inclusion of a courtyard lightwell and mono-pitched roof design ensures adequate daylight levels are maintained at neighbouring windows despite the extension marginally exceeding SPD height guidance, such that the proposal does not harmfully affect neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM31 of the Local Plan (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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