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Dismissed23 September 20253367941

8 Goodwin Close, Southwark, London, SE16 3TR

Planning appeal 3367941 at 8 Goodwin Close, Southwark, London, SE16 3TR (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 23 September 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of garden room

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bennett T
Postcode
SE16 3TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the existing occupiers of 9 Goodwin Close with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed garden room's substantial size, scale and flat-roof design would appear disproportionate and overly dominant in the rear garden, harmfully affecting the character and appearance of the surrounding area contrary to Policy P13, which outweighed the acceptable living conditions findings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P13Policy P56

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