2A Hook Lane, WELLING, DA16 2DR

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Hawthorn Cottages and 14 to 16 Midwinter Close, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space, outlook and light
Whether the proposal provides adequate arrangements for fire safety

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to character and appearance, neighbouring amenity, future occupier living conditions, and fire safety, with no material considerations to outweigh these conflicts with the development plan.

Framework references: 60, 124

Plan policies cited: Policy SP5, Policy DP2, Policy DP11, Policy D3, Policy D6, Policy D12

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