®Planning appeal decision
47 Arbroath Road, London, SE9 6RR
change of use from C3 to HMO, including a ground floor extension and first floor extension
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wright A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the setting and significance of the Progress Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would harmfully dominate the existing building and appear discordant with the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policies D3, DH1 and DH(a) of the development plan and NPPF design principles.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014, Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014, Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DH3 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014, Policy DH(h) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.