®Planning appeal decision
281 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DG
Planning appeal 3271873 at 281 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DG (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 14 December 2021 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Demolition of 281 Broadway and warehouse to the rear and erection of a part three/four-storey building comprising a commercial unit for Class E use or a tattoo studio (sui generis) fronting Broadway and 9 apartments (4 No. studios, 1 No. 1-bed, 3 No. 2-bed, 1 No. 3-bed) with associated amenity space and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- DA6 8DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, with particular reference to light and outlook
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance, combined with harm to the living conditions of both existing and future occupiers, outweighed the benefits of housing provision in a sustainable location.
the harm arising on the main issues and consequential conflict with the development plan and the Framework outweighed other considerations including the provision of dwellings and modern commercial space in a sustainable location
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D6Bexley Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS01Bexley UDP 2004 saved Policy H8Bexley UDP 2004 saved Policy ENV39Bexley UDP 2004 saved Policy H7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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