®Planning appeal decision
74 Nunhead Grove, London, SE15 3LS
Planning appeal 3312117 at 74 Nunhead Grove, London, SE15 3LS (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants of the adjacent residential property with specific regard to outlook and light.
a two-storey side infill extension with lightwell, single storey rear extension with terrace above, L-shaped dormer extension over the main roof and outrigger roof (with 3No. rooflights to the front roof slope). Rebuilding of flank wall, together with the chimney breast projections in brickwork, and repair of front facade. Provision of a bike store to the rear of the garden, with insertion of side access gate
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE15 3LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants of the adjacent residential property with specific regard to outlook and light
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Nunhead Green Conservation Area with specific regard to the design of the proposed development and its potential impact on trees
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area through its poor design and disjointed appearance when viewed from public vantage points, and this harm is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P56 of the Southwark Plan (2022)Policy P20 of the Southwark Plan (2022)Residential Design Standards Supplementary Planning Document (2011 (Updated 2015))
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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