®Planning appeal decision
179 Plumstead Common Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 2UJ
Planning appeal 3339786 at 179 Plumstead Common Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 2UJ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 9 September 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and the character of the Plumstead Common Conservation Area.
the erection of a ground floor extension together with replacement of rear door with window on the rear elevation and a rear roof extension including two rooflights to facilitate the conversion of an existing C3 family dwellinghouse to a 6-bed HMO C4 up to 6 occupants together with cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE18 2UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and the character of the Plumstead Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension, despite not fully meeting design guidance distances, would appear as a subservient addition that integrates with the existing roofscape and character of the terrace and conservation area, thereby preserving its significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(h)Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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