Two semi-detached homes at Garages Rear Of 145-175 Woodside Lane, Bexley

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, which had previously been granted permission under planning reference: 21/02134/FUL and comparable schemes previously approved under planning references: 18/00872/FUL and 15/00473/FUL.”

“The proposed semi-detached pair would have the following approximate dimensions: - 5.7m tall at the eaves - 8.1m tall at the ridge - 15.5m wide - 11.8m maximum depth…”

“The application site is located to the rear of 145-175 Woodside Lane. The site was previously occupied by derelict garages, which the applicant has confirmed have since been demolished. Access to the site is from the Blendon Road roundabout via a single width access road.”

“The application site is located in a Primarily Residential Area, as designated in the Bexley Local Plan (2023). The application site is not located within a conservation area, nor is it within the curtilage of a statutorily or locally listed building.”

“That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.”

“For the reasons set out in the report the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in relation to its design, impact on neighbouring amenity, quality of accommodation and impact on highways and ecology. Overall, the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Development Plan, when read as a whole.”

“Full consultation responses are provided in Appendix A. A brief summary of the responses is provided below.”

“No objections subject to the imposition of conditions…”

“Where addressed in report Overdevelopment and inappropriate backland development, cramped space Addressed in the impact on the character and appearance of the area and impact on neighbouring amenity Harm to spatial quality, creating a cramped appearance…”

“Insufficient parking provision Addressed in highways Overshadowing and loss of light Addressed in impact on neighbouring amenity…”

“The Committee discussed the application and noted the report and the Addendum item for this application. During the discussion it was requested that the wording for condition 4 be amended to ensure the land for vehicle parking was completed before occupation.”

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 11/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, as amended by the Addendum and subject to updating condition 4.”