®Planning appeal decision
1B, C and D Astbury Road, London, SE15 2NL
Planning appeal 3303309 at 1B, C and D Astbury Road, London, SE15 2NL (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the amount of living space in Flats D, F and G, and daylight and sunlight in Flats C and D.
the construction of a roof extension forming a new floor, retention of a commercial unit and conversion to provide 1 one-bedroom and 4 two- bedroom residential dwellings with rear facing balconies, and refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE15 2NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the amount of living space in Flats D, F and G, and daylight and sunlight in Flats C and D
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- Whether the development would make an appropriate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The shortfalls in living space for Flats F and G and the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the terrace, combined with the failure to secure affordable housing provision, outweighed the moderate benefits of providing additional dwellings in a sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P15 of the 2022 Southwark PlanPolicy D6 of the 2021 London PlanPolicy P14 of the 2022 Southwark PlanPolicy D4 of the 2021 London PlanPolicy P1 of the 2022 Southwark Plan
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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