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Dismissed12 November 20243345429

67 Garrick Drive, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EQ

Planning appeal 3345429 at 67 Garrick Drive, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EQ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of detached garage and erection of detached 2 bedroom 3 person house

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
SE28 0EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the property, with particular regard to internal space provision

What decided it

The proposal would conflict with the development plan as a whole due to significant harm to character and appearance and failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, and these adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework.

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and poor living conditions for future occupants, afforded significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery and energy efficiency, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H(c)Policy DH1Policy DH(a)Policy H5Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy 3.3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)

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