21 The Oval, Sidcup, DA15 9ER

retention of canopy and roof terrace with raised parapet walls and pillars. Summary

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Renaudon L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area, specifically the Oval Conservation Area
The effects of the development on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours, specifically regarding overbearing or overshadowing effects, loss of outlook, and unacceptable overlooking giving rise to loss of privacy

What decided it

The canopy structure causes unjustified less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area and unacceptable living condition impacts on neighbours, whereas the parapet walls and pillars are acceptable when conditioned to restrict use to the residential occupants only.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP6 of the Bexley Local Plan, Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan 2023

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