Planning appeal decision
195 Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3EF
Planning appeal 3358944 at 195 Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3EF (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 22 May 2025 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the street scene.
‘Alteration of the roof space, including modifications to the existing roofline with a side hip-to-gable conversion, addition of a rear dormer extension, and installation of two roof lights on the front slope’
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- DA8 3EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed hip-to-gable conversion would create unacceptable visual harm to the character and appearance of the building and street scene through its discordant relationship with the harmonious hipped roof forms that predominate this part of the street.
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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