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Notice varied and upheld26 February 20263359474

1 Garden Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4LH

Planning appeal 3359474 at 1 Garden Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4LH (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 February 2026 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.

failure to comply with a condition imposed on a planning permission ref 23/00723/FUL granted on 25 May 2023

Authority
London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Caine M
Postcode
DA7 4LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area through its raised, bulky, box-like form that creates a discordant and awkward juxtaposition with the existing hipped roof dwelling, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy SP5Policy DP11

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