Rear Of Property 57 Ashbourne Grove , Southwark, London, SE22 8RN

Planning appeal 3322076 at Rear Of Property 57 Ashbourne Grove , Southwark, London, SE22 8RN (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of a two-storey, one-bedroomed detached house

Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Russell M
Postcode: SE22 8RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for occupiers of the proposal with particular regard to outlook and private outdoor space
whether or not the proposal would be acceptable in terms of fire safety
whether an affordable housing contribution is required having regard to the requirements of the development plan and national policy

What decided it

The proposal would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area and would not provide suitable living conditions for occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P13 (Design of places)Policy P14 (Design quality)Policy D4 (Delivering good design)Policy D6 (Housing quality and standards)Policy P15 (Residential Design)Policy D12 (Fire safety)Policy P1 (Social rented and intermediate housing)Policy H2 (Small sites)Policy H4 (Delivering affordable housing)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 65Paragraph 135

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