Planning appeal decision
15 Gladstone Street, London, SE1 6EY
Planning appeal 3303226 at 15 Gladstone Street, London, SE1 6EY (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 14 June 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building including the appeal property, or any features of special architectural and historic interest which it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the West Square Conservation Area would be preserved.
the refurbishment and extension of the property, to include rear extensions at first and second floor, internal alterations at each level, and an adjustment to the mansard roof and 3no. dormer windows to the front of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE1 6EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building including the appeal property, or any features of special architectural and historic interest which it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the West Square Conservation Area would be preserved
- Whether the development would have an adverse effect on living conditions for current and future residents of the appeal property, with regard to loss of private amenity space
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area arising from the proposed rear extensions and double glazing, which would not be outweighed by the identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P19Policy P20Policy HC1Policy P14Policy P15Policy P56Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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