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Dismissed30 October 20233322426

72 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LJ

Planning appeal 3322426 at 72 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LJ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 30 October 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

a part one-, part two-storey rear extension and alterations to roof including insertion of 2 roof lights to side roof slope

Authority
London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
DA5 3LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Living conditions for the occupiers of the neighbouring property No 70 Murchison Avenue, with particular regard to whether the first-floor extension would be overbearing, oppressive, or would create an unacceptable sense of enclosure

What decided it

The combination of the extension's substantial massing and height, particularly at first-floor level, would create an unbalancing effect on the character and appearance of the area and present a dominating and oppressive wall to the neighbouring property, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan 2023Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021

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