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Notice varied and upheld26 February 20263342757

11 Dunkery Road, London, SE9 4HX

Planning appeal 3342757 at 11 Dunkery Road, London, SE9 4HX (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 February 2026 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a wrap-around extension to the side and rear of the property without planning permission and the unauthorised erection of a 3m rear boundary treatment to the western side of the property

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Howell M
Postcode
SE9 4HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 9 Dunkery Road, having regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the property and area, combined with detrimental impacts on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants regarding outlook and light, outweighs the modest benefits of increased floorspace and cannot be justified under the development plan or Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD2Policy QD7Policy QD8Policy QD9Policy D1Policy D3

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