®Planning appeal decision
213 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT
Planning appeal 3309753 at 213 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 30 June 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Church Conservation Area.
alterations to the shopfront, construction of a two storey extension over existing ground floor following the demolition of the existing first fl oor to provide 2 studio flats (Use Class C3), construction of an external staircase at the rear, together with construction of a three storey, 1 bedroom detached house (Use Class C3) with a sport, recreation or fitness studio and roof top terrace area (Use Class E(d)) and associated works including bike and bin stores and courtyard
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE8 3NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Church Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to size and noise
- The effect of the proposed fitness studio on the living conditions of residents on Edward Street with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed development fails to preserve or enhance the conservation area due to the excessive scale and bulk of the rear building, and creates unacceptable living conditions for future residents through inadequate floor area and storage space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 16 Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)DM Policy 30 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 31 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 32 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 36 Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy HC1 London Plan (2021)Policy D3 London Plan (2021)Policy D6 London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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