Planning appeal decision
2A Pickford Close , And 31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RB
Planning appeal 3301171 at 2A Pickford Close , And 31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RB (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 2A Pickford Close.
use of the garage at 2A Pickford Close as a staff room for the cafe/restaurant at 31 Pickford Lane
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- DA7 4RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 2A Pickford Close
What decided it
The imposition of conditions requiring sound insulation and restricting primary cooking would ensure that noise and disturbance from the staff room would not reach unacceptable levels for the occupants of 2A Pickford Close.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS01 of the Bexley Core Strategy (2012)Policy ENV39 of the Bexley Unitary Development Plan (2004)Policy H9 of the Bexley Unitary Development Plan (2004)Design and Development Control Guidelines SPD
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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