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Dismissed14 February 20233303452

5 & 6, Hilly Fields Crescent, London, SE4 1QA

Planning appeal 3303452 at 5 & 6, Hilly Fields Crescent, London, SE4 1QA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area.

the installation of 2no rooflights each to the front roofslope of 5 and 6 Hilly Fields Crescent, SE4, 4no rooflights in total

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
SE4 1QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed rooflights would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area, and the modest public benefits do not outweigh the harm to this designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 15Policy 16DM Policy 30DM Policy 31DM Policy 36Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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