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Dismissed25 July 20223287252

51 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9AY

Planning appeal 3287252 at 51 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9AY (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 25 July 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 division of the un-used part of the garden to 51 Canterbury Road, Sidcup to create a 1 bedroom bungalow with off-street parking and amenity space, with an entrance on Blenheim Road, which is on the side of the Canterbury Road

Authority
London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Grierson E
Postcode
DA15 9AY

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 outlook and external amenity space

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's cramped appearance and bulky eaves height would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies despite providing satisfactory living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy CS01Policy CS06Policy H6Policy H7Policy H8

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