®Planning appeal decision
7 Kent House Road, LONDON, SE26 5LN
the ‘conversion of the basement and ground floors which are currently A3 use, to become one dwellinghouse unit (C3 use class). Creation of rear extensions at basement and ground floor levels. The new unit is to be a three-bedroom maisonette of 105 sqm’
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caine M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Kent House Road, with particular regard to privacy
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building
What decided it
The substantial and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Kent House Road arising from loss of privacy caused by the proposed roof terrace's proximity to and elevation above the shared boundary outweighed any housing supply benefits.
The unacceptable harm to neighbours' living conditions was ascribed substantial weight and, even if a five-year housing land supply shortfall existed, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, rendering the scheme unsustainable development
Framework references: 135
Plan policies cited: Lewisham Core Strategy Policy 15, Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 31, Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 32, Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 33, London Plan Policy D1, London Plan Policy D3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.