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Dismissed12 August 20243334109

The Bell House , Camden Row, London, SE3 0QA

Planning appeal 3334109 at The Bell House , Camden Row, London, SE3 0QA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 12 August 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area.

Partial demolition of an existing dwelling (The Bell House) and the erection of a two-storey extension to create a self-contained dwelling, together with minor amendments to the existing dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
SE3 0QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of adjacent residents with regards to noise
  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of future occupants with regards to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area and would not preserve or enhance this designated heritage asset, with insufficient public benefits to justify the less than substantial harm identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 15 Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 16 Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 30 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 31 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 32 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 33 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 36 Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy HC1 London PlanPolicy D6 London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 206

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