Planning appeal decision
244 Bedonwell Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5PZ
Planning appeal 3281372 at 244 Bedonwell Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5PZ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 11 May 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the construction of a one bed bungalow at rear land of no. 244 Bedonwell Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- DA7 5PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with reference to the provision of internal space and external amenity space
What decided it
The proposed development would conflict with the development plan by failing to provide satisfactory external amenity space for future occupiers and by causing harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H3Policy H8Policy ENV39Policy CS01Policy CS04Policy D3Policy D6Policy H6
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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