Planning appeal decision
62 Avenue Road, Bexley Heath, DA7 4EG
Planning appeal 3313687 at 62 Avenue Road, Bexley Heath, DA7 4EG (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the period specified in the enforcement notice for compliance is reasonable.
without planning permission, the erection of a front single storey extension with a retractable roof and raised patio area as shown in the photograph attached to this Notice and marked, “Photograph 1”, and shown in the approximate location outlined in blue on the Plan attached to this Notice
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- DA7 4EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the period specified in the enforcement notice for compliance is reasonable
What decided it
The Inspector determined that a 7-month compliance period was reasonable and proportionate to allow the appellant time to carry out remedial works without threatening the viability of the existing business, whereas the original 4-month period and the requested 2-year period were both unreasonable.
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