Planning appeal decision
60 Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NZ
Planning appeal 3279057 at 60 Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NZ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the supply of housing in the Borough.
Change of use from dwelling C3 to dental surgery D1, demolition of front porch & erection of new signage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- DA8 3NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the supply of housing in the Borough
- the effect of the proposed development upon highway safety
What decided it
The substantial harm to highway safety from increased parking stress and vehicular conflict on a narrow road with existing collision history, combined with the loss of housing without replacement, outweighed the moderate economic and healthcare benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS01 of the Bexley Core Strategy (2012)Policy COM5 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan (2004)Policy CS15 of the Bexley Core StrategyPolicy G18 of the Unitary Development Plan
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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