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Allowed9 March 20266002486

156 Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PG

Planning appeal 6002486 at 156 Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PG (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 9 March 2026 by Inspector Whitfield H, 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.

the formation of a vehicular access

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Whitfield H
Postcode
SE12 9PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed hard surfacing of the front garden would not result in visual harm or be out of character with the surrounding area, which already exhibits varied treatment of front gardens including hard-surfaced parking areas.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD9 of the Lewisham Local Plan (2025)

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