®Planning appeal decision
7 Dartmouth Grove, Lewisham, London, SE10 8AR
Planning appeal 3334609 at 7 Dartmouth Grove, Lewisham, London, SE10 8AR (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- SE10 8AR
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy 15Policy 16Policy DM25Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy DM37Policy D6Policy T5Policy T7Policy 13Policy DM32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208Paragraph 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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