®Planning appeal decision
249-251 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU
Planning appeal 3355599 at 249-251 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 19 May 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional need of social rented, intermediate homes and open space arising from the development.
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
- Postcode
- SE1 5LU
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 London Plan 2021Policy D12(A) London Plan 2021Policy D4 London Plan 2021Policy HC1 London Plan 2021Policy D14 London Plan 2021Policy SI1 London Plan 2021Policy P1 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P15 Southwark Plan 2022Policy IP3 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P13 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P20 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P21 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P26 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P65 Southwark Plan 2022Policy P66 Southwark Plan 2022
- 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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