®Planning appeal decision
14 Elm Road, Sidcup, DA14 6AD
Planning appeal 3308451 at 14 Elm Road, Sidcup, DA14 6AD (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of The Green Conservation Area.
a part single storey side and part two storey rear extension, roof alteration with rear dormer with rear and side roof lights, together with the conversion of 8-bedroom sui generis use class into C3 use class, 4 self-contained flats with associated refuse storage, bicycle storage, landscaping and 2 car parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- DA14 6AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of The Green Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of 16 Elm Road in terms of outlook
- Whether the proposed development provides acceptable living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The cumulative harm to the conservation area, living conditions of neighbouring residents, and failure to demonstrate safe parking operations outweighed the moderate benefits of providing additional residential units in a sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV39ENV46HC1D4H7D6T16G18CS15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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