Planning appeal decision
37 Poplar Walk, London, SE24 0BX
Planning appeal 3313286 at 37 Poplar Walk, London, SE24 0BX (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 21 March 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area, with reference to streetscene.
Creation of a vehicular crossover and dropped kerb for access and retention of a new hardstanding for parking of motor vehicles
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE24 0BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area, with reference to streetscene
- Highway safety, with reference to visibility
What decided it
The development diminishes the quality of the local streetscene with no exceptional circumstances or significant public benefits to justify the harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy Q14.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q14Policy T1Policy T6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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