®Planning appeal decision
7 Dartmouth Grove, Lewisham, London, SE10 8AR
the erection of a single storey extension and conversion of the property from two self-contained flats to three self- contained flats together with addition of cycle and refuse store
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space standards and outlook
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate facilities for cycle parking
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate facilities for refuse storage
- Whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of No.5 Dartmouth Grove, a Grade II listed building
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property, the area and the Blackheath Conservation Area caused by the design of the rear extension and the overwhelming impact of cycle and refuse storage in the constrained front garden, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, could not be outweighed by the limited contribution to housing supply.
Framework references: 208, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1, Policy 15, Policy 16, Policy DM25, Policy DM30, Policy DM31, Policy DM36, Policy DM37, Policy D6, Policy T5, Policy T7, Policy 13, Policy DM32
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