Planning appeal decision
100 Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8QY
Planning appeal 3325343 at 100 Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8QY (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 8 March 2024 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 and that of the local area.
a part one/part two storey side and rear extension with loft conversion incorporating hip to gable roof enlargement and rear dormer addition
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE22 8QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would result in substantial harm to the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and local area through its discordant design, excessive scale and massing that fails to integrate with the established Victorian residential character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P13Policy P14Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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