Planning appeal decision
55 Perry Street, Crayford, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RB
Planning appeal 3344127 at 55 Perry Street, Crayford, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RB (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the first floor of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area and the streetscene in general.
the erection of a detached three storey dwelling with refuse storage and parking following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- DA1 4RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the first floor of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area and the streetscene in general
- The effect of the first floor on surrounding houses and gardens in terms of enclosure, overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposal's minimal visual impact from the public domain combined with its compliance with design policies, space standards, and neighbour amenity requirements, particularly the limited overlooking from first floor windows and acceptable shadow analysis, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy DP2Policy DP11Policy D6
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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