209 Baring Road, London, SE12 0PX

Planning appeal 3332862 at 209 Baring Road, London, SE12 0PX (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 22 April 2024 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.

the construction of a loft extension comprising dormer window extensions to each flank roofslope and one dormer window to the rear roofslope, at 209 Baring Road, SE12, together with installation of two rooflights to the front roofslope and two to the rear roofslope without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/123860, dated 21 October 2021

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Perrins N
Postcode: SE12 0PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The crown roof design with side dormers creates a bulky and top-heavy addition that harms the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 135.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 15 (High quality design for Lewisham) of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2011)Policy 30 (Urban design and local character) of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy 31 (Alterations and extensions to existing buildings including residential extensions) of the Development Management Local Plan (2014)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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