Planning appeal decision
3 Clinton Avenue, Welling, DA16 2DY
Planning appeal 3289490 at 3 Clinton Avenue, Welling, DA16 2DY (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 22 April 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a “two-storey rear and side extension with a front porch addition to an existing three-bedroom semi-detached house to accommodate additional two bedrooms total 4 bed room + guest room with associated amenities, bike and bin storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- DA16 2DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of nos 1 and 5 Clinton Avenue in respect of outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would result in unacceptable loss of outlook and light for the occupants of neighbouring properties nos 1 and 5 Clinton Avenue.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS01 Bexley Core StrategyENV39 Bexley Unitary Development PlanH9 Bexley Unitary Development PlanDevelopment Design Control Guideline 2
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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