®Planning appeal decision
1B, C and D Astbury Road, London, SE15 2NL
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy P15 of the 2022 Southwark Plan, Policy D6 of the 2021 London Plan, Policy P14 of the 2022 Southwark Plan, Policy D4 of the 2021 London Plan, Policy P1 of the 2022 Southwark Plan
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