®Planning appeal decision
10A Rochester Close , Sidcup , Kent , DA15 9PG
Planning appeal 3344077 at 10A Rochester Close , Sidcup , Kent , DA15 9PG (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 4 November 2024 by Inspector Davies 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 dwelling and the street scene.
hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- DA15 9PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed change from hip to gable roof form would be visually harmful and uncharacteristic within the street scene, conflicting with design policies requiring development to complement the surrounding area and not be detrimental to the form of the existing roof.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP5 of the Bexley Local Plan 2023Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan 2023Design & Development Control Guidelines: Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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