®Planning appeal decision
52 Carston Close, London, SE12 8DZ
Planning appeal 3304383 at 52 Carston Close, London, SE12 8DZ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 11 January 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is suitable to accommodate a new dwelling.
the erection of a dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- SE12 8DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is suitable to accommodate a new dwelling
What decided it
The site's suitability to accommodate a new dwelling in a residential location well served by public transport, with reserved matters allowing for design refinement to address character and appearance concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1Policy H2London Plan (2021)Policy 33Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (November 2014)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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