Planning appeal decision
22 Camden Road, Bexley, DA5 3NR
Planning appeal 3287624 at 22 Camden Road, Bexley, DA5 3NR (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
Erection of a single-storey side extension to be used as garaging. The existing garden area to be developed consists of hard standing and grass. A perimeter path (rainwater permeable) will be established to provide access around the garage and the existing driveway adapted to provide access to the proposed garage. The existing garden wall (in need of structural works) will be adapted and repaired to suit
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- DA5 3NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The garage's subservient height, set-back position, and private location within the plot ensured it would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the wider street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H9 of the Bexley Unitary Development Plan (2004)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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