®Planning appeal decision
127 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JP
Planning appeal 3303306 at 127 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JP (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the conversion of the existing upper floors at 127 Brockley Rise SE23, to form 2 no. one bedroom flats. The demolition of the existing first floor apartment and garages to the rear of the building, and the creation of a new three storey extension to the existing building containing retail storage space and 1 no. two bedroom flat; and two adjoining 2 bedroom houses to the rear of the site
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE23 1JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 125 Brockley Rise with specific regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants outweighed the moderate benefits of housing provision in a sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policies 30 and 31 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policies D1 and D3 of The London Plan (2021)
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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