Development Intent
Planning AtlasGreenwichELTHAM TOWN & AVERY HILLApplication
Planning Application

26/0671/F

ELTHAM GPO, 4 PASSEY PLACE, LONDON, SE9 5DQ

Full / Other PlanningELTHAM TOWN & AVERY HILL wardConservation Areas
Submission
3 Mar 2026
Target
4 Jun 2026
Decision
5 Jun 2026
Outcome
Refused
Delegated decisionRefused
5 Jun 2026
Decided by Brendan Meade under delegated powers
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Scheme description

Construction of two-storey upward extension to facilitate the creation of seven (7) residential units (Use Class C3) together with internal cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage.

Why it was refused
Reason 1

By reason of the insufficient outlook, light and privacy provided for Flat 5, the insufficient outlook and light provided for Flat 3 and the insufficient outlook and light provided for Flat 2, the proposed development would fail to provide a suitable quality of accommodation for all future occupiers. Consequently, the proposed development would not be compliant with Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021), Policies H5 and DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014) and the Technical Housing Standards – Nationally Described Space Standard (2015), the London Housing SPG (2016).

Reason 2

The application submission fails to include section drawings going through the proposed development and the developments approved at nos. 2 and 4 Chequers Parade nor a Daylight/Sunlight Assessment on the light received by the approved front facing habitable room windows of these developments. Due to this insufficient information, officers raise concern on the impact that the development would have on the outlook, daylight and privacy afforded to the future occupiers of these units. As such, the development is not considered to be in accordance with Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy DH(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014) and the Urban Design SPD (2023).

Reason 3

The application submission fails to include section drawings going through the proposed development and the developments approved at no. 106 Eltham High Street nor a Daylight/Sunlight Assessment on the light received by the rear facing habitable room window and decking area of this development. Due to this insufficient information, officers raise concern on the impact that the development would have on the outlook and daylight afforded to the future occupiers of these units. As such, the development is not considered to be in accordance with Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy DH(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014) and the Urban Design SPD (2023).

Policies cited
D6
H5
DH1
D3
DH(b)
Parties
Applicant
Portobello Starboard Ltd
Timeline
3 Mar 2026
Application submitted
9 Apr 2026
Application validated
5 Jun 2026
Delegated decision: Refused
Supporting documents · 32
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Reports5 Jun 2026View ↗
Decision notice5 Jun 2026View ↗
Acknowledgement letter13 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed north elevation8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed first floor8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed west elevation8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed south elevation8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed site plan8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed section8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed section zz8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed second floor8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed roof plan8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed ground floor8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed east elevation8 Apr 2026View ↗
Proposed distances8 Apr 2026View ↗
Existing and proposed north & west elevations8 Apr 2026View ↗
Existing and proposed east & south elevations8 Apr 2026View ↗
Planning fire safety statement8 Apr 2026View ↗
Planning statement4 Mar 2026View ↗
Photo sheet4 Mar 2026View ↗
Existing section4 Mar 2026View ↗
Existing south and east elevations4 Mar 2026View ↗
Existing roof plan4 Mar 2026View ↗
Location plan4 Mar 2026View ↗
Existing site plan4 Mar 2026View ↗
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Data from the Greenwich planning register.
Summary
Reference
26/0671/F
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Portobello Starboard Ltd
Submitted
3 Mar 2026
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Council
Decision
Refused
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
How long, really
13
wks · this application
Submission → decision · 5 wks over the 8-week target
Public response
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
1