Planning appeal decision
Dental Surgery, 318 Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HJ
Planning appeal 3270134 at Dental Surgery, 318 Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HJ (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
provision of external stairway, wall and railings with formation of doorway at first floor to provide a roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- DA7 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of neighbouring properties with regard to overlooking
What decided it
The actual impact assessment of the proposal on character and overlooking, considered against the mixed character of the area and existing built form, did not justify refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- UDP Policy ENV39UDP Policy H3UDP Policy H9Design and Development Control Guideline 2 (2.2.3(3))
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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