Planning appeal decision
27 Lutwyche Road, London, SE6 4EP
Planning appeal 3322651 at 27 Lutwyche Road, London, SE6 4EP (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
Without planning permission, the construction of an enlargement to the rear of the property (a ground floor rear extension)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- SE6 4EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
- The living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of Nos 25 and 29 Lutwyche Road, with particular regard to outlook, daylight, sunlight, overshadowing and privacy
What decided it
The modest design, low height, and positioning of the extension ensure it does not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 15Policy 30Policy 31Policy D1Policy D4Lewisham Local Plan Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document 2019
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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