Planning appeal decision
Land Behind 151 Upper Brockley Road , Lewisham, London, SE4 1TF
Planning appeal 3356227 at Land Behind 151 Upper Brockley Road , Lewisham, London, SE4 1TF (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 9 October 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area.
the construction of a two-storey dwelling house
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Morris T
- Postcode
- SE4 1TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brockley Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would have no discernible visual difference to the previously approved live/work unit and would not erode the leafy, verdant features or light-industrial character that contribute positively to the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London Plan (2021)Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 16 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy DMP33 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy DMP36 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212
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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