120 Northumberland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PZ

Planning appeal 3363935 at 120 Northumberland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PZ (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 4 September 2025 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and surrounding area, having particular regard to the proposed refuse and cycle storage.

change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a flexible use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) and House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) for a maximum of six people involving the erection of part 1/part 2 storey front, side and rear extension and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a rear dormer extension and two rooflights to front roofslope

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Courtney T
Postcode: DA16 2PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and surrounding area, having particular regard to the proposed refuse and cycle storage

What decided it

The material reduction in the scale and visual prominence of the proposed refuse and cycle storage compared to the previous appeal, combined with a condition to secure appropriate design and screening measures, meant the proposal would no longer cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP5Policy DP11Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4London Plan Policy T5

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