Planning appeal decision
58-68 Lyndhurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DF
Planning appeal 3368657 at 58-68 Lyndhurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DF (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 23 December 2025 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to outlook at 65 Rudland Road.
demolition of side extensions to 60 and 62 Lyndhurst Road and construction of 12 dwellings on the land to the rear of 58-68 Lyndhurst Road including access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- DA7 6DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to outlook at 65 Rudland Road
What decided it
The oblique relationship and generous separation distance of Plot 12, combined with design mitigation measures including the hipped roof design and proposed landscaping, would not result in unacceptable harm to the outlook of neighbouring occupiers at 65 Rudland Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy DP11Policy DP20Policy DP21Policy D3Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58
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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