47 Arbroath Road, London, SE9 6RR

Planning appeal 6000285 at 47 Arbroath Road, London, SE9 6RR (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 22 October 2025 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: SE9 6RR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy DH3 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014Policy DH(h) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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