Planning appeal decision
111 Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6QF
Planning appeal 3311870 at 111 Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6QF (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Lo 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 surrounding area.
the erection of an additional storey above an outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- SE13 6QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 113 Hither Green Lane, with particular regard to outlook and enclosure
What decided it
The proposed development would cause enduring harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area by unbalancing the proportions of the original building and failing to harmonise with local character, contrary to development plan policy, with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 15Policy 30Policy 31Lewisham Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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