Planning appeal decision
94 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD
Planning appeal 3296268 at 94 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 11 November 2022 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise.
single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- DA16 3QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The development unacceptably affects the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through noise that cannot be adequately mitigated due to the partially open design required for the shisha lounge use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV39 of the Bexley Council Unitary Development Plan (2004)D13 of the London Plan (2021)D14 of the London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 185
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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