Planning appeal decision
43 West Hallowes, Eltham, London, SE9 4EY
Planning appeal 6000072 at 43 West Hallowes, Eltham, London, SE9 4EY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 21 May 2025 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
described on the application form as, “Demolish existing lean -to garage and replace with new double storey side return extension with pitched roof that extends beyond existing rear elevation. Introduce side passage between boundary and property. Single storey rear extension to the rear elevation. Internal reconfiguration to plan arrangement
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SE9 4EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
What decided it
The proposed 2-storey side extension, combined with the rear extensions and porch alterations, would create an overly dominant and prominent addition that would overwhelm the modestly-sized proportions of the 1930s semi-detached dwelling and harm the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH(a)Policy D3Principle I.3.2paragraph i.68
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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