Planning appeal decision
1 & 1A Herbert Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 3TB
Planning appeal 3336163 at 1 & 1A Herbert Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 3TB (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 8 July 2024 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host properties, the terrace, and the significance of the locally listed buildings at No 26 and 28 Plumstead Common Road.
subdivision of ground floor commercial unit into two commercial units (Use Class E) and erection of mansard roof, alterations to shopfront
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- SE18 3TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host properties, the terrace, and the significance of the locally listed buildings at No 26 and 28 Plumstead Common Road
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the host properties, terrace and wider street scene, and the harm to the significance of the adjacent locally listed buildings, outweighed the benefits of additional bedroom space and improved internal layout.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH3 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH(j) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)
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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