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Dismissed3 May 20243323089

Rainbow Quay, London, SE16 7UF

Planning appeal 3323089 at Rainbow Quay, London, SE16 7UF (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 3 May 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect on the external appearance of the buildings.

prior approval notification (Schedule 2 Part 20 Class A) for construction of one storey upward extension (3.2m in height) to provide 12 x two bedroom flats

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
SE16 7UF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect on the external appearance of the buildings
  • Transport and highways impacts of the development
  • Impact on the amenity of the existing buildings and neighbouring premises

What decided it

The significant harm to the external appearance of the buildings and the setting of the Grade II Listed Building of Swedish Quays, to which great weight was given, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

the great weight given to the less than substantial harm to the setting of the Grade II Listed Building was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing supply and optimal viable use of the site

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P13Policy P14Policy P15Policy P19Policy P53Policy D4Policy T5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205

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