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Allowed23 July 20253362118

Avant Garde, 431 Footscray Road, London, SE9 3UL

Planning appeal 3362118 at Avant Garde, 431 Footscray Road, London, SE9 3UL (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the single storey rear extension and roof to main building and the construction of a new two storey rear extension, new roof and new stair tower; refurbishment of existing first floor and conversion into 5no. self-contained flats (3x1 bed and 2x2 bed), and associated landscaping works

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Owen A
Postcode
SE9 3UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for its future occupiers in terms of their outlook and access

What decided it

The unique context of the appeal site, with the large pitched roof of the adjacent church and two-storey community hall, meant the substantial rear extension would not appear incongruous and would comply with design policies requiring positive relationship with urban context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy DH1Core Strategy Policy DH(a)Core Strategy Policy H5London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6

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