Planning appeal decision
6 Kirk Lane, Plumstead, Greenwich, SE18 3AD
Planning appeal 3347117 at 6 Kirk Lane, Plumstead, Greenwich, SE18 3AD (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Plumstead Common Conservation Area.
the retention of the rear dormer window and two front roof lights to form a new bedroom and bathroom in the existing roof space
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- SE18 3AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Plumstead Common Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer and front rooflights cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area without clear and convincing public benefits to justify that harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014 Policy DH1Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014 Policy DH3Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014 Policy DH(a)Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014 Policy DH(h)
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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