®Planning appeal decision
The Coach House, 40 Watling Street, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7QG
the erection of five flats comprising 3x 2-bed flats, 1x 3- bed flat and 1x 1-bed flat, with undercroft parking, cycle store and bin store
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including on the setting of a nearby non-designated heritage asset
- Whether or not the development would provide future occupiers with acceptable living conditions, with particular regard to noise disturbance, outlook, and privacy
- The effect of the proposal on nearby mature trees
- Whether or not the proposed refuse collection point would provide adequate access, and its effect on the operation of the adjacent public house
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance (including heritage setting), unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, loss of trees, and inadequate refuse collection arrangements outweighed the moderate benefits of providing five new dwellings.
Plan policies cited: Policy DP2, Policy DP11, Policy DP14, Policy DP20, Policy DP21, Policy D4, Policy D6, Policy D14, Policy D13, Policy D3, Policy SI7
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.