Planning appeal decision
358 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2RT
Planning appeal 3337699 at 358 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2RT (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on flood risk, including surface water drainage.
the construction of two flats including shared gardens and private amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- SE6 3AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on flood risk, including surface water drainage
- the effect of the proposed development on archaeology
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The failure to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in adverse local flooding impacts and would comply with sustainable drainage requirements, combined with the absence of adequate archaeological assessment for a site within an Archaeological Priority Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SI13 of the London Plan 2021Policy 10 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy 16 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy DM37 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 15 of the Lewisham Core StrategyPolicy 30 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicy 33 of the Lewisham Development Management Local PlanPolicies D3 and D4 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 173Paragraph 200Paragraph 135Paragraph 130
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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