53 Southend Crescent, London, London, SE9 2SD

Planning appeal 3329981 at 53 Southend Crescent, London, London, SE9 2SD (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.

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Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: SE9 2SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
The living conditions of the occupiers of No 51 Southend Crescent, particularly in regard of outlook and light

What decided it

The proposed extension would be visually harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and area, and would significantly harm the outlook and residential living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 51 Southend Crescent due to its height, length, and proximity to the common boundary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed PoliciesPolicy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed PoliciesPolicy DH(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies

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