®Planning appeal decision
249-251 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU
construction of a 3rd floor level, mansard roof extensions to create one, 2-bedroom flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional need of social rented, intermediate homes and open space arising from the development
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to noise and disturbance and cooking smells
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable standards of fire safety
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 249-251 Old Kent Road and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension would harm the significance of the non-designated heritage assets and conservation area by destroying the original butterfly roof and disrupting the continuous terrace rhythm, and this heritage harm was not outweighed by the modest public benefit of providing a single additional flat.
Framework references: 212, 213, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy D6 London Plan 2021, Policy D12(A) London Plan 2021, Policy D4 London Plan 2021, Policy HC1 London Plan 2021, Policy D14 London Plan 2021, Policy SI1 London Plan 2021, Policy P1 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P15 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy IP3 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P13 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P20 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P21 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P26 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P65 Southwark Plan 2022, Policy P66 Southwark Plan 2022
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.