Planning appeal decision
11 Sedgeway, London, SE6 1JR
Planning appeal 3341769 at 11 Sedgeway, London, SE6 1JR (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 22 October 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
construction of a 2-storey extension to the side, first-floor extension to the rear, single-storey extension to the front and rear, together with alterations and conversion of the garage and new porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- SE6 1JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would fail to achieve a subservient relationship to the host property and would harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 135.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy 15Policy 30Policy 31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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