®Planning appeal decision
Flat A & B, 23, Wood Vale, London, SE23 3DS
Planning appeal 6001462 at Flat A & B, 23, Wood Vale, London, SE23 3DS (London Borough of Southwark) was allowed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the submitted details address the requirements of condition no 3.
creation of a basement area and single storey rear extension to enlarge the existing two bed lower ground floor flat to a three bed flat; single storey side/rear extension to existing two bed flat at upper ground floor level; creation of an enlarged hardst anding area; provision of combined refuse and cycle storage; construction of front boundary wall with railings; provision of new vehicular access
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- SE23 3DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the submitted details address the requirements of condition no 3
What decided it
The proposed privacy screens would be effective in restricting opportunities for overlooking and therefore satisfactorily address the requirements of condition no 3.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P13 of the Southwark Plan 2022
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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