213 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT

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

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.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: 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)

Read the decision letter on the Inspectorate’s site

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