Planning appeal decision
28, Shirley Avenue, London, DA5 3AZ
Planning appeal 3364671 at 28, Shirley Avenue, London, DA5 3AZ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining residential property, No. 30 Shirley Avenue, with particular regard to outlook.
a part double store y rear extension along with a loft conversion
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- DA5 3AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining residential property, No. 30 Shirley Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would be extremely dominant in the outlook from the adjoining property's habitable living space and outdoor area, thereby diminishing the residential living environment that neighbouring occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy.
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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