Planning appeal decision
5 St Margarets Grove, Plumstead, SE18 7RL
Planning appeal 3346824 at 5 St Margarets Grove, Plumstead, SE18 7RL (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and that of the local area, with reference to the Plumstead Common Conservation Area.
the construction of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension and associated works
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE18 7RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and that of the local area, with reference to the Plumstead Common Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with reference to outlook
What decided it
The rear location of the extension, its subordinate appearance relative to the host dwelling, and the generous garden context meant it would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and cause no significant harm to neighbouring outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(a)Policy DA(b)Policy DH(h)Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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