Planning appeal decision
152-154 Lewisham Way, Lewisham, London, Se14 6PD
Planning appeal 3376025 at 152-154 Lewisham Way, Lewisham, London, Se14 6PD (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 11 February 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Brockley Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings and non-designated heritage asset.
‘extension of 3 first upper units with new roof top enclosures to create an extra bedroom and bathroom for each.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- SE14 6PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Brockley Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings and non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The visual prominence and bulky appearance of the rooftop extension would disrupt the uniform architectural character of the terrace and harm the significance and settings of nearby heritage assets, and the limited public benefits could not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy HE2Policy HE3Policy QD1Policy QD2Policy QD8Policy QD9Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 212Paragraph 215Paragraph 216
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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