Planning appeal decision
13 Honley Road, London, SE6 2HZ
Planning appeal 3325669 at 13 Honley Road, London, SE6 2HZ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 29 September 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area.
remodelling of the existing ground and first floor layout with rear extensions to the ground and first floors and new side access to the basement from the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE6 2HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers
What decided it
The proposal would accord with design guidance and development plan policies by demonstrating high quality design that complements the original building without causing significant harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2021)Policy DM30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy DM31 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
- 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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