®Planning appeal decision
334 Creek Road, Deptford, SE10 9SW
the demolition of an existing commercial unit and construction of a new 2 storey building plus mansard roof, over basement to provide a commercial unit at ground and basement with 1-bed flat above
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effects of the proposed development upon assets of archaeological significance
- The character and appearance of the area including the setting and significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets
- Waste storage and collection
What decided it
The absence of a desk-based archaeological assessment and field evaluation before determination, which prevented the Inspector from being certain of the effects on assets of archaeological significance, conflicting with policies DH(m) and HC1 and outweighing the moderate housing and design benefits under the tilted balance.
The significant harm from conflict with archaeological protection policies was weighed against the modest housing contribution and moderate benefits of well-designed development in a sustainable location; the harm significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits under paragraph 11d) of the Framework.
Framework references: 207, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DH(m) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014, Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DH1 of the Core Strategy, Policy DH3 of the Core Strategy, Policy DH4 of the Core Strategy, Policy DH(h) of the Core Strategy, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy HC2 of the London Plan, Policy H5 of the Core Strategy, Policy SI7 of the London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.