Building 2 At Greenwich Pier, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT

the formation of an outdoor raised seating area, construction of a glazed pergola to the roof terrace, installation of 8x rooflights, a glazed roof access hatch, canopies to entrances and associated alterations

Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the Greenwich Park Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby Listed Buildings
The safe and free movement of pedestrians and cyclists on the Thames Path and Greenwich Pier

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of designated heritage assets caused by the pergola and canopies was not outweighed by the public benefits of bringing the building back into use.

Plan policies cited: Policy DH1, Policy DH3, Policy DH(h), Policy DH(i), Policy D3, Policy HC1, Policy HC2, Policy IM(b), Policy T2, Policy T5

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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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