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Dismissed4 September 20253364037

118 Northumberland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PZ

Planning appeal 3364037 at 118 Northumberland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PZ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 4 September 2025 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

the proposed conversion of existing C4 small HMO for 6 people to a Sui Generis HMO for 8 people

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 proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate refuse and recycling storage facilities
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle parking

What decided it

The cumulative effect of increased occupancy on noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, combined with clear deficiencies in cycle parking and refuse/recycling storage that could not be adequately addressed within the physical constraints of the site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP5Policy DP11Policy DP22Policy T5 of the London Plan

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