Protecting the Character of Westcombe Park

Our area has many fine houses. In recent years, there have been a number of planning applications which would have affected the historical character and original designs or architecture of the area. When the area planning committee rejects such applications, their decision is generally accepted by the applicant. However, two recent refusals to grant planning permission went to appeal.

One concerned the erection of railings and new piers to the roadside wall of one of a pair of matching houses that are Grade II listed. Changes to the driveway were also proposed. In considering the appeal, the Inspector stated that the symmetry of the pair and the sweeping shared carriage driveway is an important part of their special architectural and historic interest, and rejected the appeal. She also stated that loss of some of the original fabric of the wall to create the new entrance would remove historic evidence about the former appearance of the wall and the original layout of the forecourt.

The other application that went to appeal had sought permission to knock down a garage and build a second house alongside the existing one. The Westcombe Society and neighbours lodged objections. The Society regards such infilling as detrimental to the character and appearance of Westcombe Park, and contrary to national and local planning policy for Conservation Areas. The Inspector shared this concern and rejected the appeal and said that ‘cramming’ another dwelling in would not ‘sit comfortably with the elegant and generously proportioned houses hereabouts’. She also stated that removal of the garage would lead to front-garden parking, which would be a detrimental step and would not preserve the character or appearance of the area. Both the Westcombe Society and the Inspector were concerned that if the infill had been allowed it could set a precedent for similar developments of ‘other leafy plots’ which the Council would find difficult to resist.

In both cases, the Greenwich Conservation Group joined the Westcombe Society and local residents in objecting to the original application and the appeal. The area planning committee had rejected the applications even though Council case-officers had originally supported them.

November 2009 Applications

17 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RE

Ref 09/1763/L APPROVED

Construction of a raised timber platform with climbing net and slide

Case officer: Louise Allwood tel: 0208 921 5302

Registration date: 16 October 2009

Site Notice Date: November 2009

Deadline for objections: 02 December 2009

56 Hardy Road, London, SE3 7NN Ref 09/2212/F

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Installation of new hard standing to front garden (retrospective)

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 28 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 25 November 2009

Deadline for objections: 16 December 2009

5 FERNDALE COURT, WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD,LONDON, SE3 7QU Ref 09/2474/F APPROVED

Installation of upvc double glazed french doors with windows to rear elevation

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 26 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 25 November 2009

Deadline for objections: 16 December 2009

171 WESTCOMBE HILL, LONDON, SE3 7DP

Ref 09/2304/TC APPROVED

Reduce Crown by 30% on a Crab Apple Tree

Case officer: John-Lloyd Stephenson Tel: 020 8921 5516

Registration date: 25 September 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 11 November 2009

Bletchley House, 109 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3 7SP

Ref 09/2317/F APPROVED

Replacement of roof tiles

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 21 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 18 November 2009

Deadline for objections: 9 December 2009

100 Westcombe Park Road, London, SE3 7RZ ref 09/2520/CP REFUSED

Erection of a rear conservatory

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 11 November 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 01 January 2010

16 VANBRUGH FIELDS, LONDON, SE3 7TZ ref 09/2576/CP PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Construction of a single storey rear extension

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 16 November 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 11 January 2010

57 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 09/2330/F APPROVED

Erection of a single storey side extension

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 10 November 2009

Site Notice Date: 2 December 2009

Deadline for objections: 23 December 2009

24 COLERAINE ROAD,LONDON, SE3 7PQ ref 09/2430/TC APPROVED

Fell Leylandi, Reduce by 30% TWO Acer Negun. Cut back and replace some bushes and small trees and saplings

Case officer: Ian McFerran Telephone: 020 8921 5098

Registration date: 16 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 25 November 2009

Deadline for objections: 16 December 2009

98 COLERAINE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7NZ ref 09/2597/TC APPROVED

Reduce by 20% and thin a Bay tree in rear garden

Case officer: Ian McFerran Telephone: 020 8921 5098

Registration date: 16 December 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 26 January 2010

October 2009 Applications

Flats A & B, 38 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LZ Ref 09/2115/F

Replacement of windows and rear door with double glazed upvc windows and door

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 9 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

Flats A-C, 68 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RH

Ref 09/2114/F

Replacement of windows and rear door with UPVc double glazed windows and door

Case officer: Louise Allwood tel: 0208 921 5302

Registration date: 30 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 21 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 11 November 2009

55-57 INVICTA ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7HD

Ref 09/1769/V APPROVED

Variation and discharge of Condition 4(iii) (window sound attenuation) of Appeal Decision dated 1/11/06 (Planning Ref:05/1945/F) to provide details of window sound attenuation after building work

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 30 September 2009

Site Notice Date: : No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 11 November 2009

Flats A & B, 12 HARDY ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NN

Ref 09/2023/F

Replacement of windows and doors with double glazed upvc windows and doors

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 15 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 21 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 11 November 2009

Flats A-D, 83 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LR

Ref 09/1832/F

Replacement of windows with UPVc double glazed windows

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 7October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

Flats A-D, 85 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LR

Ref 09/1833/F

Replacement of windows with upvc double glazed windows

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

Flats A & B, 61 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF

Ref 09/1842/F

Replacement of windows and rear door with double glazed upvc windows and doors and replacement of roof tiles

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

Flats A & B, 101 Coleraine Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7NZ

Ref 09/1796/F

Replacement of windows, rear and side doors with double glazed uPVC windows and doors

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

Flats A-C, 128 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NU

Ref 09/1803/F

Replacement of windows and rear door with double glazed upvc windows and door

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2009

5 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SF Ref 09/1778/CP Conversion of two existing self-contained units into a single family dwelling APPROVED

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 14 September 2009

Site Notice Date: : No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 9 November 2009

87 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QS

Ref 09/2170/CP APPROVED

Construction of a single storey rear extension (resubmission)

Case officer: Louise Allwood tel: 0208 921 5302

Registration date: 25 September 2009

Site Notice Date: : No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 20 November 2009

15 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UQ Ref 09/2185/TC

Beech tree - reduce by 30%. Cut back overhang of Robinias from woodland APPROVED

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 15 October 2009

Site Notice Date: : No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 26 November 2009

WOODLANDS, 90 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SE

Ref 09/2182/TC APPROVED

Crown reduce lime tree by between 30-40%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 25 September 2009

Site Notice Date: : No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 6 November 2009

91 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ Ref 09/2259/F WITHDRAWN

Construction of a rear conservatory

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 9 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 4 November 2009

Deadline for objections: 25 November 2009

52 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LG

Ref 09/2133/TP

General tree maintenance and crown reduce by 20-30%, 2 Oaks, 2 Robinia and 1 Leylandii. TPO15 APPROVED

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 5 October 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 30 November 2009

FLAT B, 1A VANBRUGH HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UE

Ref 9/2134/F APPROVED

Replacement of rear window with timber sliding sash (retrospective)

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 5 October 2009

Site Notice Date: 28 October 2009

Deadline for objections: 20 November 2009

RESTELL CLOSE ALLOTMENTS, RESTELL CLOSE, BLACKHEATH

Ref 09/2246/TC APPROVED

Crown reduce 6 sycamores by 25% and deadwood

Case officer: John-Lloyd Stephenson Tel: 020 8921 5516

Registration date: 26 October 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 07 December 2009

1 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7AR Ref 09/2245/TC APPROVED

Various tree works as per schedule dated 6.10.09 NO TREES ARE BEING FELLED ON THIS APPLICATION arious tree works as per schedule dated 6.10.09 NO TREES ARE BEING FELLED ON THIS APPLICATION

Case officer: John-Lloyd Stephenson Tel: 020 8921 5516

Registration date: 13 October 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 26 November 2009

37 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LG

Ref 09/2231/TC APPROVED

Plum - crown reduce by 20% thin by 15%. Bay tree - crown reduce and reshape by 20%

Case officer: John-Lloyd Stephenson Tel: 020 8921 5516

Registration date: 6 October 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 16 November 2009

118 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RZ

Ref 09/2234/TC APPROVED

Repollard horse chestnut in rear garden

Case officer: John-Lloyd Stephenson Tel: 020 8921 5516

Registration date: 25 September 2009

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 11 November 2009