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Dismissed15 April 20253356017

Shelley House, London Road, Crayford Dartford, Kent, DA1 4BS

Planning appeal 3356017 at Shelley House, London Road, Crayford Dartford, Kent, DA1 4BS (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 15 April 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a three-storey purpose-built block of flats comprising three self-contained units

Authority
London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
DA1 4BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and light
  • whether the proposed development would provide an acceptable private amenity space, with particular regard to overshadowing and overlooking
  • whether the proposed development could be constructed and serviced, with particular regard to highway safety, traffic flow and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance through loss of openness and verdant character, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupants due to restricted outlook and poor-quality private amenity space, outweighed the moderate benefits of additional housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DP2DP11SP5D1D3D5D12SP10DP24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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