Mast Quay Phase II, Woolwich Church Street, London, SE18 5BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the development as built on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the development as built on the setting and significance of heritage assets
• Whether residents of the development have acceptable living conditions
• Whether residents of the development have acceptable outdoor amenity space
• Whether the development is inclusive to those with disabilities
• Whether the development has an acceptable public realm with regard to landscaping, car parking, ecology and biodiversity
• Whether the development has acceptable cycle parking
• Whether the development has acceptable servicing and access arrangements
• Whether the development includes sufficient affordable housing
• Whether the development includes adequate commercial floorspace

What decided it

The compelling benefit of delivering 204 residential units, including affordable housing, in a borough with a severe housing land supply shortfall, was not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the limited adverse impacts identified, once conditions were imposed to address design and heritage concerns.

The compelling benefits of housing delivery (204 units including affordable housing) and associated financial contributions were not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts (some sub-standard daylight, loss of private amenity space for 28 flats and a technical breach on district heating connection), so the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11 favoured granting planning permission.