9 Bedens Road, SIDCUP, DA14 5JQ

new development 4 bedroomed detached house

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moore J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No.9 Bedens Road, with particular regard to private amenity space
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to private amenity space

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to provide acceptable living conditions for both neighbouring and future occupiers due to inadequate and poorly designed private amenity space, conflicting with development plan policies that cannot be outweighed by the limited housing contribution.

Framework references: 124, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy H8, Policy ENV39, Policy H3, Policy H6, Policy D6

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