DC/26/143143

The proposed front extension, side dormers, and fenestration changes, by reason of their poor design, configuration, and siting, would form an incongruous and visually obtrusive development that would erode the architectural integrity and historic character of the host building. The proposal therefore fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the property and the wider Sydenham Park Conservation Area, contrary to Chapter 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies HC1 and D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies QD9, HE1 and HE2 of the Lewisham Local Plan (2025) and the provisions of the Council Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2019).

Insufficient supporting information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development, by reason of the lack of an Arboricultural Survey or Method Statement, would not lead to unacceptable harm to statutorily protected trees at the application site, contrary to paragraph 186 and 187 of the NPPF (2024), Policy G7 of the London Plan (2021), Policies HE2 and GR5 of the Lewisham Local Plan (2025) and the provisions of the Council Alterations and Extensions SPD (2019).