Planning appeal decision
106 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RS
Planning appeal 3309514 at 106 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RS (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single storey one-bedroom dwelling to the rear of 106 Forest Hill Road, with associated amenity area, cycle and refuse storage areas
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- SE22 0RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of future occupants
What decided it
The proposal would cause substantial harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of future occupants, which would not be outweighed by the scheme's benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P13Policy P14Policy P15Policy D4Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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