Planning appeal decision
58 Blendon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3AB
Planning appeal 3306696 at 58 Blendon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3AB (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, the amount of development and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
an end of terrace two-bedroom two storey house
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- DA5 3AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, the amount of development and its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the cramped appearance and removal of the gap between existing properties outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and economic contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV39Policy H3Policy H8Policy CS01Policy D3
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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