®Planning appeal decision
123 Benhill Road, London, SE5 7LZ
Planning appeal 6012237 at 123 Benhill Road, London, SE5 7LZ (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 16 September 2026 by Inspector H Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 125 Benhill Road in respect of outlook.
Prior approval notification for single storey side extension at lower ground level with maximum height 3m at boundary and maximum length 4.85m, 2.4m side extension from existing outrigger, existing lean-to rear extension pitched roof changed to flat roof with maximum height 2.7m at boundary, 1nr rooflight and green roof over rear extension, internal reconfiguration to lower ground floor including removal of 2nr chimney breasts
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- H Whitfield
- Postcode
- SE5 7LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 125 Benhill Road in respect of outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would have a harmful hemming-in and overbearing effect on the kitchen/breakfast room window of the adjoining property at 125 Benhill Road, further restricting outlook and peripheral views of sky to the detriment of living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P56
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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