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Dismissed12 July 20243328456

3 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN

Planning appeal 3328456 at 3 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on affordable housing.

Demolition of detached dwelling house, construction of 3 x three storey townhouses with roof top gardens”

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
SE11 4SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on affordable housing
  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the setting, character or appearance of the West Square Conservation Area and adjacent listed building
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development with regards to indoor and outdoor space, and outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on trees

What decided it

The substantial harm to the West Square Conservation Area and the setting of the grade II listed school building, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers and harm to the adjacent Lime Tree, could not be outweighed by the minimal public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P1Policy P13Policy P14Policy P15Policy P19Policy P20Policy P21Policy P61Policy D6Policy G7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205

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