Planning appeal decision
1 Heath Road, Bexley, DA5 2DW
Planning appeal 3286022 at 1 Heath Road, Bexley, DA5 2DW (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 13 April 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
for a new garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- DA5 2DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 Heath Road, with particular reference to the quality of external space and outlook
What decided it
The proposed garage would harmfully erode the openness and spaciousness of the street scene and would unacceptably reduce the quality and usability of the external garden space for the host dwelling's occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H9Policy ENV39Policy H6Policy H7Policy D6Policy D1Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 132
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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