Planning appeal decision
57 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LJ
Planning appeal 3321976 at 57 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LJ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 10 August 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 host property and that of the local area, with reference to roofscape and Lee Manor Conservation Area.
the construction of a dormer extension at the rear roof slope, insertion of a rooflight to the front roof slope and installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front and rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE12 8LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and that of the local area, with reference to roofscape and Lee Manor Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer extension would appear as an overly large, dominant and incongruous addition that would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, contrary to statutory duties and development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 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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