Planning appeal decision
Bella Napoli Pizzeria, 35B Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB
Planning appeal 3274110 at Bella Napoli Pizzeria, 35B Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 20 May 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupiers, with particular reference to external space.
for the conversion of the first floor retail (Class A1/Ea) to residential (C3) to create 2x studio flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- DA16 3PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupiers, with particular reference to external space
- the adequacy of cycle parking and waste and recycling provision
What decided it
The proposed residential units would fail to meet the required standard of private outdoor space or compensatory internal space, resulting in inadequate living conditions for future occupiers that conflict with the development plan and cannot be justified by the modest housing contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H6Policy H7Policy D6Table 3.1Table 3.2Policy CS15Policy T5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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