The Coach House, 40 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QG

Planning appeal 3299503 at The Coach House, 40 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QG (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: DA6 7QG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP2Policy DP11Policy DP14Policy DP20Policy DP21Policy D4Policy D6Policy D14Policy D13Policy D3Policy SI7

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