Planning appeal decision
West Lodge Russell Close, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4HX
Planning appeal 3285262 at West Lodge Russell Close, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4HX (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 2 September 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 20, Class ZA, paragraph ZA1 of the GPDO.
notification for prior approval of a proposed demolition of buildings and construction of one 3 storey residential block of 24 studio units
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- DA7 4HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would comply with the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 20, Class ZA, paragraph ZA1 of the GPDO
- If so, whether prior approval should be granted with regard to conditions relating to highways, design, external appearance, amenity, noise, demolition, and the management of construction
What decided it
The proposal failed to comply with paragraph ZA1(h) of the GPDO because the footprint of the new building as submitted would fall outside the footprint of the old building.
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