Planning appeal decision
5 Manorbrook, Blackheath, London, SE3 9AW
Planning appeal 6000241 at 5 Manorbrook, Blackheath, London, SE3 9AW (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Fish 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 area including the Blackheath Park Conservation Area.
described on the planning application form as ‘Roof alterations, loft conversion with new rear dormer and 3no. front roof windows
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- SE3 9AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the Blackheath Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would not be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the Conservation Area, and would preserve its significance in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy DH1Policy DH(a)Policy DH(h)
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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