®Planning appeal decision
35 Somerhill Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1PF
Planning appeal 3284265 at 35 Somerhill Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1PF (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 22 February 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or visual intrusion or overshadowing).
described in the application form as a “part one, part two storey rear extension and single storey front extension with conversion of habitable room with internal alterations (revised application)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- DA16 1PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or visual intrusion or overshadowing)
- The effect of the proposed development on the appearance of the host building and the streetscene
What decided it
The harmful effect of the proposed front elevation alterations on the appearance of the host building and the streetscene outweighed the benefits of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV39H9CS07
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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