®Planning appeal decision
71 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LS
Planning appeal 3320469 at 71 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LS (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 27 October 2023 by Inspector Seymour J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area.
Loft conversion and rear dormer extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seymour J
- Postcode
- SE12 8LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area
What decided it
The high-quality design of the dormer extension and its relatively discreet positioning, combined with limited visibility from public views, outweighed the conflict with the SPD width guidance and demonstrated overall conformity with the development plan and preservation of the conservation area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM30Policy 15Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy 16Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 56
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.