Planning appeal decision
6 Battery Road, West Thamesmead, London, London, SE28 0JS
Planning appeal 6005238 at 6 Battery Road, West Thamesmead, London, London, SE28 0JS (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
rear facing dormer loft conversion with two front roof slope skylights and a new gable end window
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SE28 0JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would be set back from all roof edges with margins exceeding SPD guidance, remain subordinate to the host dwelling, and would not appear dominant or discordant within the street scene or wider townscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)Policy DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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