®Planning appeal decision
68 Manor Lane, London , SE13 5QP
Planning appeal 3308820 at 68 Manor Lane, London , SE13 5QP (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area.
the construction of a roof extension to the rear roof slope together with the installation of rooflights in the front roof slope and replacement double glazed timber sash windows to the rear elevation and removal of render from rear elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- SE13 5QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roof extension, being of high-quality contemporary design comparable to nearby extensions and set within a context where modern additions are established features, would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London Plan March 2021Policy 15 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted June 2011Policy 16 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted June 2011Policy DM30 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014Policy DM31 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014Policy DM36 of the Lewisham Local Development Framework Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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