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Dismissed16 October 20253364259

21 Lavidge Road, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 3NE

Planning appeal 3364259 at 21 Lavidge Road, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 3NE (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 16 October 2025 by Inspector Harrison M, 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 existing garage store and erection of a new detached 4 - bed dwelling house with car parking and associated works

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison M
Postcode
SE9 3NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of future occupants, specifically in relation to accessibility

What decided it

The long-lasting harm to character and appearance caused by the overly bulky and top-heavy roof form and rear dormer significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minor benefits of one additional dwelling, even in the context of the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

The benefits of one additional dwelling and support for housing supply were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance; the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d) did not favour the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D7 of the London PlanPolicy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed PoliciesPolicy H5 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin); Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]

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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