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Dismissed26 March 20263375726

66 Sunderland Road, London, SE23 2PY

Planning appeal 3375726 at 66 Sunderland Road, London, SE23 2PY (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed windows on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Perry Vale and Christmas Estate Conservation Area.

for change of existing timber single glazed windows to timber double glazed windows at the front of the property

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Bowden N
Postcode
SE23 2PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed windows on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Perry Vale and Christmas Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by windows that lack the decorative joinery and architectural integrity of the original sash windows outweighs the personal circumstances and accessibility needs of the residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
HC1 London Plan (2021)HE2 Lewisham Local Plan (2025)QD9 Lewisham Local Plan (2025)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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