3 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN

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

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.

Framework references: 205

Plan policies cited: Policy P1, Policy P13, Policy P14, Policy P15, Policy P19, Policy P20, Policy P21, Policy P61, Policy D6, Policy G7

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