Planning appeal decision
1 Radlet Avenue, London, SE26 4BZ
Planning appeal 3333100 at 1 Radlet Avenue, London, SE26 4BZ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 22 May 2024 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.
the demolition of the existing dwelling at 1 Radlet Avenue SE26 and the construction of a 2-storey plus roof space four bedroom dwelling house with solar panels, associated landscaping, bin store and the provi sion of a car parking space without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/22/128638, dated 4 January 2023
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- SE26 4BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
What decided it
The amended proposals would not unduly harm the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area and would accord with the development plan as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan March 2021Policy 15 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted June 2011DM Policy 30 of the Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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