Planning appeal decision
62 Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HU
Planning appeal 3334512 at 62 Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HU (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 29 July 2024 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Orchard House.
the ‘erection of a detached two storey dwelling with associated refuse storage and amenity space. Replacement of front boundary treatment with 1-metre-high fence, boundary gates and brick piers. Replacement boundary treatment to the side and rear’
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Courtney T
- Postcode
- DA7 4HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Orchard House
What decided it
The harm to the setting of the Grade II listed building Orchard House caused by the introduction of a substantial new dwelling within its immediate garden setting outweighs the public benefits of providing one additional dwelling and housing supply contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP6DP14HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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