®Planning appeal decision
17 Park Crescent, Erith, Bexley, Kent, DA8 3DF
Change of use from a small House in Multiple Occupation for a maximum of 6 people (Class C4) to a large House in Multiple Occupation for 8 people (Sui Generis) plus associated refuse storage and cycle parking, and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a rear dormer extension and four rooflights to front roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Heppell J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- whether the proposal makes satisfactory provision for refuse and cycle storage
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the proposed half hip roof and large rear dormer window, which departed from the prevailing architectural character of the area, could not be justified by the benefits of enlarging a sustainably-located HMO.
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan March 2021, Policy D12(A) of the London Plan March 2021, Policy T5 of the London Plan March 2021, Policy SP5 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023, Policy DP1 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023, Policy DP5 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023, Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023, Policy DP12 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.