®Planning appeal decision
11 Canal Walk, Meadow Court Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9AT
Planning appeal 3311946 at 11 Canal Walk, Meadow Court Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9AT (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1-4 Canal Walk in relation to privacy.
described as, ‘Side extension to the property at ground floor to provide home working space, formation of roof terrace at first floor, associated internal and external alterations and the provision of cycle parking
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- SE3 9AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1-4 Canal Walk in relation to privacy
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for existing and future occupiers in respect of outlook and daylight
What decided it
The proposed first-floor roof terrace would cause a significant harmful effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 1-4 Canal Walk in relation to privacy, conflicting with development plan policy and outweighing the benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies, 2014Policy D6 of The London Plan, The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London, 2021Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies, 2014
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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