®Planning appeal decision
75 Ermine Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 7JJ
Planning appeal 3343925 at 75 Ermine Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 7JJ (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 18 December 2024 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladywell Conservation Area.
two-storey rear extension and full internal refurbishment including extending existing lower ground floor to form a basement room with front light well, alterations and restoration to existing elevational materials, and re-designed front garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- SE13 7JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladywell Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Ladywell Conservation Area through restoration of original architectural features while the modest scale and subservient design of the extension and lightwell would not cause harmful effects on the host building or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan March 2021Policy 15 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted June 2011Policy 16 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted June 2011Policy DM30 of the Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014Policy DM31 of the Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014Policy DM36 of the Development Management Local Plan Adopted 26 November 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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