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Notice varied and upheld2 February 20243311948

Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 48 - 50 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AE

Planning appeal 3311948 at Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 48 - 50 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AE (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alterations to the shopfront preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Church Conservation Area.

unauthorised change of shop frontage (front and side elevation) and solid roller shutters to the front elevation without planning permission

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
SE8 4AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the alterations to the shopfront preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Church Conservation Area

What decided it

The alterations fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, and the claimed public benefits do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM 19Policy DM 30Policy DM 31London Plan Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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