®Planning appeal decision
168 Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PJ
Planning appeal 3321205 at 168 Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PJ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of a single-family dwelling and erection of a three storey plus roof accommodation block of flats, containing 1x1 bedroom, 6x2 bedroom and 1x3 bedroom units, with associated access, 2 parking spaces, communal cycle & refuse
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- SE12 9PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers
- Whether the proposal is consistent with development plan policies relating to housing standards
What decided it
The excessive scale of the proposed building relative to its plot and neighbouring properties, combined with the harmful effects on privacy and outlook of adjoining occupiers, rendered the development incompatible with development plan policies on design quality and residential amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy 2011DM Policy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Plan 2014DM Policy 31 of the Lewisham Development Management Plan 2014Policy 32 of the Lewisham Development Management Plan 2014Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
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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