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Dismissed3 April 20253351757

20a Hazelbank Road, London, SE6 1TL

Planning appeal 3351757 at 20a Hazelbank Road, London, SE6 1TL (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be permitted development with regard to the provisions of Part 20, Class AD, paragraph AD.-(1) of the GPDO.

erection of a single storey 1 person, 1 bedroom flat on top of a detached C3 Dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
SE6 1TL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would be permitted development with regard to the provisions of Part 20, Class AD, paragraph AD.-(1) of the GPDO
  • whether prior approval should be granted, with particular regard to reasonably necessary building operations, the effect on highways, character and appearance, and the living conditions of nearby neighbours with regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The substantial excavation works required would not occur immediately above the topmost storey as mandated by Class AD.-(1) of the GPDO, meaning the proposal does not constitute permitted development.

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