Planning appeal decision
511 Footscray Road, London, SE9 3UG
Planning appeal 3332243 at 511 Footscray Road, London, SE9 3UG (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 30 September 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing outbuilding and surrounding area.
conversion of existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey side and front extension to create a part one, part two storey detached dwelling following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- SE9 3UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing outbuilding and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not appear unreasonably discordant with the visual coherence of the area due to the site's unique configuration, the subservient nature of the single storey extension, and the limited visibility from the street frontage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy DP11Policy 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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