Planning appeal decision
46 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1BW
Planning appeal 3303690 at 46 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1BW (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and host property.
250mm ridge raise, maintaining existing front roof pitch, to accommodate an L-shape loft conversion with tile clad dormers and installation of two rooflights to front roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SE23 1BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and host property
- Living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 48 Stanstead Road with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed ridge raise and rear dormer would visually disrupt the staggered roofline that is a characteristic feature of the terrace, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the street scene and host property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Core Strategy (2011)DM31 of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)Supplementary Planning Document on Alterations and Extensions
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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