72 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 5QE

Planning appeal 3306535 at 72 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 5QE (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 15 February 2023 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area, including on the Sydenham Thorpes Conservation Area.

the construction of roof extensions to the side and rear roof slopes at 72 Sydenham Road SE26 in connection with the alteration and conversion of the roof slope to provide a two bedroom self-contained flat

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davis J
Postcode: SE26 5QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area, including on the Sydenham Thorpes Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future residents
Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for cycle and bin storage

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Sydenham Thorpes Conservation Area through its adverse effect on the character and appearance of the building and wider terrace, which could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: HC1D1D3D6T5Policy 15Policy 16Policy 31Policy 36Policy 32Policy 14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 2021

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