®Planning appeal decision
1 Warspite Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 5PG
Planning appeal 3334929 at 1 Warspite Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 5PG (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the non-designated heritage asset and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.
the construction of a two-storey rear extension at first and second floor level and roof extension to facilitate an additional eight HMO rooms with an additional capacity of 16 persons to provide a Large HMO with 20 bedrooms overall with an overall maximum capacity of 40 persons (Use Class Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- SE18 5PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the non-designated heritage asset and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area
- the living conditions of occupiers of Nos. 7-12 Howick Mansions, 831 Woolwich Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset, combined with the adverse impact on neighbouring outlook, was not justified by the housing and sustainability benefits, and the policies protecting designated heritage assets provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(h)Policy DH(j)Policy DH(b)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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