Planning appeal decision
125 Embleton Road, London, SE13 7DQ
Planning appeal 3319073 at 125 Embleton Road, London, SE13 7DQ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Ladywell Conservation Area.
the creation of a vehicle crossover and driveway, alterations to the front boundary and associated landscaping works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE13 7DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Ladywell Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would result in substantial harm to the Non-Designated Heritage Asset status of the appeal property and less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area through loss of its defined spatial characteristics, which cannot be outweighed by the private benefit of off-street parking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy DM37section 6.7 of the Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2019)policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 16
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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