®Planning appeal decision
120 Northumberland Avenue, Bexley, Welling, DA16 2PZ
Planning appeal 6007892 at 120 Northumberland Avenue, Bexley, Welling, DA16 2PZ (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 20 July 2026 by Inspector L Francis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from a 6-Person HMO (Class C4) to an 8-person large HMO (Sui-Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- L Francis
- Postcode
- DA16 2PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The technical evidence demonstrating that noise levels would remain within acceptable limits, combined with the management plan measures, meant the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions regarding noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan 2023Policy D13 of the London Plan 2021Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021
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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