Planning appeal decision
79 Howard Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3BA
Planning appeal 3269822 at 79 Howard Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3BA (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 27 July 2021 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
two storey side and ground floor rear extensions
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- DA5 3BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension would appear subordinate to the existing building and would not harm the character and appearance of the house or wider street scene, being consistent with the relevant development plan policies and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy policy CS01UDP policy H9UDP policy ENV39
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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