15A Sydenham Hill, Southwark, London, SE26 6SH

an alteration to the existing front wall and railings and the formation of a new domestic car parking area, including the formation of a new crossover

Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SE26 6SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal accords with the aims of the development plan in relation to the provision of off-street car parking

What decided it

The proposal fails to accord with the development plan's overarching aims to reduce adverse environmental impacts and carbon emissions through reduced reliance on private cars, as the existing parking provision is sufficient for the property's needs.

Plan policies cited: Policy P54, Policy P50, Policy T6

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