Planning appeal decision
5 Lansdowne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5SN
Planning appeal 3270635 at 5 Lansdowne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5SN (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 February 2022 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
double storey side, part single storey rear and alterations to roofline incorporating a rear dormer and one rooflight in the front roofslope and two in the side roofslope to provide rooms in the roofspace (Revision of 19/02423/FUL)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- DA7 5SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant adverse effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area caused by the material departure from approved plans, combined with the reasonableness of extending the compliance period to 12 months for the complex remedial works.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV39H9CS07
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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