Planning appeal decision
3 Upper Brockley Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 1SY
Planning appeal 3347583 at 3 Upper Brockley Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 1SY (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the Brockley Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing extension and replacement with new part single part double storey extension. The construction of a replacement front boundary and the installation of replacement windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SE4 1SY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the Brockley Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the adjoining occupiers, with particular regard to the outlook for those at No. 5 Upper Brockley Road
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the conservation area by replacing poor-quality existing extensions with well-designed alternatives that respect the character of the property and terrace, while having a neutral or acceptable effect on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy 30Policy 31Policy 36Policy 15Policy 16Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212
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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