®Planning appeal decision
28 Standard Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DP
Planning appeal 3280309 at 28 Standard Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DP (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 4 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 the future occupiers of the proposed development with particular reference to the quality of external amenity space, outlook, and noise.
Demolition of existing office building (Class E) and erection of 4 self-contained flats (Class C3: 2 no. 2-bed and 2 no. 1-bed) with roof extension including 2 rear dormer windows, front rooflights, and first-floor balconies
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- DA6 8DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development with particular reference to the quality of external amenity space, outlook, and noise
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants with particular reference to outlook and privacy
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harmful effect on the living conditions of both future occupiers (through poor outlook and inadequate external amenity space) and neighbouring occupiers (through visual overbearing to outlook) meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and there were no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate a decision other than in accordance with it.
No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal conflicted with the development plan and no material considerations of sufficient weight were identified to outweigh the harms identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H7 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan 2004Policy H6 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan 2004Policy ENV39 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan 2004Policy H3 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan 2004Policy H5 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan 2004Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy CS03 of the London Borough of Bexley Core Strategy 2012
- 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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