1 National Terrace, Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4TZ

Planning appeal 6004158 at 1 National Terrace, Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4TZ (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 23 June 2026 by Inspector S F Barnes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on flood risk, with particular regard to long-term maintenance of the Thames Tidal Flood Defence.

rear extension beneath the existing rear first floor balcony plus a 2 storey side extension providing a room on the ground floor and another on the first floor, similar in form to a conservatory

Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: S F Barnes
Postcode: SE16 4TZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on flood risk, with particular regard to long-term maintenance of the Thames Tidal Flood Defence
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building, Corbett's Wharf, 87 Bermondsey Wall East, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edward III's Rotherhithe Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would prejudice the ability to effectively access, maintain and upgrade the Thames Tidal Flood Defence in conflict with Policy P68 of The Southwark Plan, and the suggested conditions could not overcome this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P68Policy SI12Policy P13Policy P19Policy P20Policy P21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213

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