®Planning appeal decision
334 Creek Road, Deptford, SE10 9SW
Planning appeal 3346663 at 334 Creek Road, Deptford, SE10 9SW (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 5 March 2025 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effects of the proposed development upon assets of archaeological significance.
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
- Postcode
- SE10 9SW
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH(m) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy DH1 of the Core StrategyPolicy DH3 of the Core StrategyPolicy DH4 of the Core StrategyPolicy DH(h) of the Core StrategyPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy HC2 of the London PlanPolicy H5 of the Core StrategyPolicy SI7 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 207Paragraph 11
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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