19a Bennett Park, Greenwich, Blackheath, SE3 9RA

Planning appeal 3317343 at 19a Bennett Park, Greenwich, Blackheath, SE3 9RA (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area with reference to the Blackheath Park Conservation Area.

Second-floor extension and re-modelling of the front elevation including a new front door and window to the ground floor

Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Callister V
Postcode: SE3 9RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area with reference to the Blackheath Park Conservation Area
The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, led to dismissal of the appeal.

No balancing exercise was undertaken as no public benefits were identified to outweigh the substantial harm to the conservation area and living conditions of neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DH1DH(a)DH(b)DH3DH(h)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 16

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