®Planning appeal decision
Unit 1, Aston Heights, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SA
Planning appeal 3343548 at Unit 1, Aston Heights, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the case to broaden the range of permitted uses has been demonstrated, having regard to the CLEL designation.
clearance and demolition of existing buildings on site at 1 Creekside, SE8 and the construction of 56 residential units and 1541 sqm of commercial space (Use Class B1 Business) in a building ranging in height from 4 to 8 storeys, together with access, servicing/yard space, cycle parking, amenity space and refuse provision and associated works, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/18/106708, dated 22 May 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- SE8 3DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the case to broaden the range of permitted uses has been demonstrated, having regard to the CLEL designation
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Deptford Creekside Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan protection of the Creekside Local Employment Location for creative and industrial uses and would harm the character and significance of the Deptford Creekside Conservation Area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LSAP SA14LCS Policy CS3LCS Policy CS20LDM Policy DM10LDM Policy 36LP Policy E2LP Policy E6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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