®Planning appeal decision
17 Park Crescent, Erith, Bexley, Kent, DA8 3DF
Planning appeal 6003654 at 17 Park Crescent, Erith, Bexley, Kent, DA8 3DF (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
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
- Postcode
- DA8 3DF
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan March 2021Policy D12(A) of the London Plan March 2021Policy T5 of the London Plan March 2021Policy SP5 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023Policy DP1 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023Policy DP5 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023Policy DP12 of the Bexley Local Plan Date of Adoption 26 April 2023
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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