Planning appeal decision
330 Downham Way, London, London, BR1 5NR
Planning appeal 3336841 at 330 Downham Way, London, London, BR1 5NR (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 22 August 2024 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to accessibility.
a ground floor rear single storey side return extension with skylights; a loft extension with a rear facing dormer and with front facing skylights; a change of use from a C3 Dwelling to a 6 person C4 HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- BR1 5NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to accessibility
- Housing provision
- The character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dormer roof extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous design, materials, scale and massing, which would outweigh any acceptable aspects of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6Policy DM3Policy 15Policy DM30Policy DM31
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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