42 Carlton Road, Erith, DA8 1DW

the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of a detached double storey single dwelling house with rear garden shed and garage

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wright A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on road user safety, with particular regard to access and parking arrangements
whether the development would expose future occupiers to an unacceptable fire safety risk
the effect of the proposal on protected trees
the effect of the proposed development on ecology
whether the proposal would provide suitable carbon reduction measures

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan across multiple material considerations—character and appearance, road safety, fire safety, protected trees, ecology and carbon reduction—with no material considerations indicating the appeal should be decided otherwise.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP5, Policy DP11, Policy T4, Policy DP24, Policy D12, Policy DP20, Policy G6, Policy SP9, Policy DP30

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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