Land Rear OF45 Sandhurst Road, Bexley, DA5 1DD

Planning appeal 3368796 at Land Rear OF45 Sandhurst Road, Bexley, DA5 1DD (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of 3 bed detached dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: DA5 1DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal promotes sustainable modes of travel
whether the proposal can demonstrate compliance with fire safety standards

What decided it

The conflict with development plan policies on character and appearance and sustainable transport modes, when weighed against the moderate benefit of a single dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

the adverse impacts on character and appearance and sustainable transport modes significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP5 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023)Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023)Policy T6 of the London PlanPolicy T6.1 of the London PlanPolicy DP24 of the Bexley Local PlanPolicy D12 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57Paragraph 11Paragraph 109Paragraph 117

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