®Planning appeal decision
11 Upton Close, Bexley, DA5 1HJ
Planning appeal 3273307 at 11 Upton Close, Bexley, DA5 1HJ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development represents a sustainable form of development with regard to its location and development plan policy.
change of use of the detached building in the rear garden for use as a gym (Class E) and storage area
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- DA5 1HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development represents a sustainable form of development with regard to its location and development plan policy
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The development fails on two independent grounds: it represents unsustainable development contrary to the development plan due to its location and reliance on private car travel, and it would cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residential properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS01Policy CS02Policy CS15Policy ENV39Policy H3
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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