Planning appeal decision
9A Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH
Planning appeal 3308840 at 9A Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 24 January 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be given, having particular regard to the impact on the amenity of occupants of no. 1A Arbuthnot Lane and no. 8 Arcadian Avenue in relation to outlook, overlooking, privacy and the loss of light.
the construction of an additional storey on the existing bungalow
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- DA5 1EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be given, having particular regard to the impact on the amenity of occupants of no. 1A Arbuthnot Lane and no. 8 Arcadian Avenue in relation to outlook, overlooking, privacy and the loss of light
What decided it
The unacceptable impact on the outlook, overlooking and privacy of no. 1A Arbuthnot Lane due to the limited separation distance and scale of the proposed extension.
What the Inspector cited
- 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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