®Planning appeal decision
William Booth Training College, Champion Park, London, SE5 8BQ
Planning appeal 3333846 at William Booth Training College, Champion Park, London, SE5 8BQ (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 9 August 2024 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building known as William Booth Memorial Training College (Main block), or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- SE5 8BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building known as William Booth Memorial Training College (Main block), or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Camberwell Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The visual prominence and contrasting appearance of the PV panels on the historic roofscapes would harm the special interest and significance of the listed building and conservation area, and this harm could not be justified by the public benefits claimed, particularly as alternative energy efficiency measures were available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London PlanPolicy P19 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P20 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P21 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 164Paragraph 205Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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