®Planning appeal decision
159 Maylands Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4RN
Planning appeal 3303989 at 159 Maylands Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4RN (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the higher parapet walls upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining property, No. 157 Maylands Drive, with particular regard to outlook.
Variation of condition 2 to increase the height of rear parapet walls from 3.1 metres to 3.35 metres on an approved single storey side and rear extension with new front canopy and alterations to front driveway
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- DA14 4RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the higher parapet walls upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining property, No. 157 Maylands Drive, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The additional 0.25 metres in parapet wall height, combined with the extension's proximity to the adjoining property's glazed openings and its projection beyond the existing rear elevation, would harmfully affect the outlook and living conditions of the occupiers of No. 157 Maylands Drive in conflict with Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan and paragraph 130 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Planparagraph 2.3.2 (1) of the Council of the London Borough of Bexley's Design and Development Control Guidelines 2 - Extensions to Houses
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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