®Planning appeal decision
20 St. James Way, Sidcup, DA14 5ER
Planning appeal 3338430 at 20 St. James Way, Sidcup, DA14 5ER (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed variation of condition 2 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the High Beeches Conservation Area.
erection of six detached dwellings with access from St. James Way, parking and landscaping, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/02548/FUL, dated 26 January 2023
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- DA14 5ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed variation of condition 2 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the High Beeches Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed variation of condition 2 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect on living conditions within neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposed design variations would preserve the approved hipped roof design approach and remain consistent with the appearance of the development as a whole, while the additional roof-level windows would not materially increase privacy concerns beyond the already-approved first floor windows.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy DP11
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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