1 - 3A Doggett Road, London, SE6 4PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of Catford Bridge Tavern (the Tavern) and Catford Bridge railway station (the Station) regarded as non-designated heritage assets, having particular regard to their settings
• the effect of the proposed development on the provision of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the area
• whether or not the proposed development should provide or make a contribution towards the provision of affordable housing
• whether or not the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, ventilation, daylight/sunlight, accessibility, privacy and the provision of storage space
• whether or not the proposed development makes suitable cycle parking provision
• the effect of the proposed development on neighbouring occupiers at 3C Doggett Road (No 3C) with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The benefits of housing delivery and redevelopment of a sustainable previously developed site were not substantially outweighed by the identified adverse effects, including the unresolved sequential test conflict, when assessed against the Framework's national decision-making policies.

the benefits of approving the proposed development would not be substantially outweighed by any adverse effects, when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework