Planning appeal decision
100 Cranbrook Road, London, SE8 4EJ
Planning appeal 3323372 at 100 Cranbrook Road, London, SE8 4EJ (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 of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Brookmill Road Conservation Area.
the construction of a mansard roof extension with dormer windows to front and rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE8 4EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Brookmill Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would result in substantial harm to the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling as a non-designated heritage asset and significant harm to the conservation area, which outweighs the private benefits of additional living space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy DM37Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 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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