Planning appeal decision
47 Veda Road, London, Lewisham, SE13 7JQ
Planning appeal 3326197 at 47 Veda Road, London, Lewisham, SE13 7JQ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the local area with reference to the Ladywell Conservation Area and proliferation of roof additions.
Hip to gable roof extension, extension of the front roof slope, and construction of a dormer to the rear roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE13 7JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the local area with reference to the Ladywell Conservation Area and proliferation of roof additions
What decided it
The harm caused by the appeal development is equivalent to the harm that would result from the realistic fallback position under permitted development rights, making allowing the appeal a proportionate response.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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