Retrospective

Local Council: Greenwich

Appeal Result: Allowed (Permission Granted)

Description: Retrospective application for the construction of a single storey side and rear extension, remodelling of existing side entrance involving new door and roof to create a covered walkway to rear extension and construction of canopy over patio to the rear of the property.

Refusal Stated: "The single storey side/rear extension, covered walkway and rear canopy by reason of their individual and cumulative size, scale, massing and design and when seen in conjunction with the single storey side and rear extension approved under applications 04/1016/F and 17/2945/HD results in an incongruous and dominant additions to the detriment of the host property and the wider area. Consequently, the proposal is considered contrary to the NPPF (2018), policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, policies DH1 and DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies 2014 and the guidance under the ‘Residential Extensions, Basements and Conversions Guidance SPD (December 2018)’."

Background: The client at this site had built a significant side and rear extension without permission due to the growing needs of their family and personal circumstances. There was no denying that the development was large and unlawful. The consequences of not overturning the case were clear, enforcement action would be taken by Greenwich Council, requiring the demolition of the extension to rectify the breach of planning. This would have resulted in considerable expensive for our client, so it was extremely important that we gave it our best effort to overturn Greenwich’s decision to refuse permission.

The casework we submitted included a detailed argument, backed by policy, to demonstrate why LSE believed this development should have been granted permission. Additionally, we provided a comprehensive catalogue of precedents that had gained approval through planning and appeal. Our hard work paid off, and LSE won another case. Naturally, the client was overjoyed with the result and relieved of a considerable burden of stress.