Planning appeal decision
18, Trafalgar Grove, Greenwich , London , SE10 9TB
Planning appeal 3338642 at 18, Trafalgar Grove, Greenwich , London , SE10 9TB (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from residential (class C3) to commercial guest house (class C1)
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- SE10 9TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would not significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance, as the holiday let use would not generate materially different impacts from the existing residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021Policy E(a) 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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