Planning appeal decision
80 Alderney Road, Erith, DA8 2JD
Planning appeal 3323286 at 80 Alderney Road, Erith, DA8 2JD (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is acceptable in relation to its backland positioning, and the overall effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Construction of a new single-storey dwelling house within the curtilage of the site
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- DA8 2JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is acceptable in relation to its backland positioning, and the overall effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development's low-level, discreet positioning and design using materials consistent with the local area would not adversely affect character and appearance, and the backland location is appropriate for a high-density urban setting where optimising site capacity is necessary to achieve housing growth.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4Bexley Local Plan April 2023 Policy DP11Bexley Local Plan April 2023 Policy DP30
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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