Planning appeal decision
513 Foots Cray Road, London, SE9 3UG
Planning appeal 3266941 at 513 Foots Cray Road, London, SE9 3UG (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Anthony Thompson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
demolition of existing outbuildings and extensions. Erection of 2 bed detached dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Anthony Thompson
- Postcode
- SE9 3UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupants of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The adverse impact on character and appearance and harm to living conditions of future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minor contribution to housing supply.
the significant harm to character and appearance and poor living conditions substantially outweighed the minor contribution to housing supply and accessibility benefits
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS01 of the Core StrategyPolicy H3 of the UDPPolicy H8 of the UDPPolicy ENV39 of the UDPPolicy H6 of the UDPPolicy H7 of the UDPPolicy H11 of the UDPPolicy D3 of the new London PlanPolicy D6 of the new London PlanPolicy H1 of the new London PlanPolicy GG4 of the new London PlanPolicy GG2 of the new London PlanPolicy H2 of the new London PlanLocal Development Framework Supplementary Planning Document – design for living - Bexley's residential design guide 2006
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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