Planning appeal decision
66 Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RL
Planning appeal 3276519 at 66 Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RL (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to overbearing and loss of outlook.
a single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension. Single storey front extension incorporating extension to existing attached garage and new entrance porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- DA17 5RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to overbearing and loss of outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension, being less than the design guidance threshold and having regard to the specific site geometry and distances involved, would not result in an overbearing presence or loss of outlook that would harm neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV39Policy H9Guideline 2 of the Design GuidancePolicy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
- 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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