®Planning appeal decision
7 Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LN
Planning appeal 3353115 at 7 Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LN (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 2 May 2025 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Kent House Road, with particular regard to privacy.
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
- Postcode
- SE26 5LN
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Lewisham Core Strategy Policy 15Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 31Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 32Lewisham Development Management Local Plan Policy 33London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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