Planning appeal decision
60 Hunsdon Road, Lewisham, London, SE14 5RF
Planning appeal 3350437 at 60 Hunsdon Road, Lewisham, London, SE14 5RF (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 25 April 2025 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the main dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hatcham Conservation Area.
the ‘erection of rear roof dormer extension on back addition’
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- SE14 5RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the main dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hatcham Conservation Area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the bulky, discordant dormer extension outweighed the limited personal benefits of additional internal living space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15Policy 16Policy 30Policy 31Policy 36Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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