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The Woolpack (PH), 98 Bermondsey Street, London, Southwark, SE1 3UB
Planning appeal 3311162 at The Woolpack (PH), 98 Bermondsey Street, London, Southwark, SE1 3UB (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties at Nos 96 and 102 Bermondsey Street, No 2A Morocco Street, and No 5 Tyers Gate, with particular regard to noise disturbance.
the erection of single storey rear extension and a mezzanine terrace with retractable roof; the replacement of an acoustic screen, installation of new bin stores and external bar; updated landscaping; alterations to the fenestration on the rear elevation and the installation of 1x new chiller condenser and relocation of existing plant
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE1 3UB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties at Nos 96 and 102 Bermondsey Street, No 2A Morocco Street, and No 5 Tyers Gate, with particular regard to noise disturbance
What decided it
The configuration of the proposed mezzanine terrace, with a relatively large uncovered area close to adjacent residential properties, would increase the perceived impact of noise on neighbouring residents in an area already experiencing high noise levels, resulting in unacceptable loss of amenity contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P56 of the 2022 Southwark Local PlanPolicy D14 of the London Plan 2021Policy D13 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 185
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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