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Allowed12 November 20243344539

53 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, London, SE26 5EY

Planning appeal 3344539 at 53 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, London, SE26 5EY (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Sydenham district centre.

a change of use of ground floor from vacant Class E unit to Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis) and external alterations to the front of the unit

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
SE26 5EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Sydenham district centre
  • the character and appearance of the shopfront and whether it would preserve or enhance the Sydenham Thorpes Conservation Area (STCA)
  • alternative forms of transport
  • safety and security

What decided it

The acceptance of a Grampian condition requiring the approved alternative shopfront (with traditional timber and stall riser elements) to be installed before the change of use commences resolved the heritage harm concern and allowed the proposal to proceed as it would preserve the conservation area's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM14Policy 6Policies SD6 and E9LCS policies 15 and 16LDMP policies DM19, DM30, DM31 and DM36LP policy D3LP Policy T6LCS policy 14LDMP policy DM29LP policies D3 and D11LCS policy 11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 111

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