Planning appeal decision
20 - 22 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HN
Planning appeal 3341822 at 20 - 22 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HN (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 6 September 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey upward extension to an existing three storey building to the rear of 20-22 Lordship Lane, which fronts towards East Dulwich Grove. The extension would allow for new office/co-working space. The proposal would also extend the existing roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- SE22 8HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would disrupt the traditional urban hierarchy and appear as a visually dominant and discordant feature that fails to relate appropriately to the surrounding residential character of East Dulwich Grove.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy P13 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P14 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036
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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