Planning appeal decision
99 Lee Road, London, SE3 9DZ
Planning appeal 3339059 at 99 Lee Road, London, SE3 9DZ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 9 September 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 property and its significance as a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).
construction of a single storey rear extension at upper ground floor with terrace and extension to basement at lower ground floor and associated works
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- SE3 9DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and its significance as a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA)
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blackheath Park Conservation Area (CA)
What decided it
The proposed extension would not be visible from Lee Road or the wider Conservation Area and would preserve the symmetrical front appearance of the pair of dwellings, thereby protecting both the non-designated heritage asset and the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(a)Policy DH(j)Policy DH(h)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 203
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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