Two-storey detached house at 2 Parkhurst Road, Bexley

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing detached garage and building a two-storey detached dwelling after subdividing the existing plot.

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse following the subdivision of the existing 2 Parkhurst Road plot. The approximate dimensions of the dwellinghouse are as follows:”

“- 8.12m tall (8.32 including the roof finial) - 7.26m wide - 13.86m total depth - 10.62m depth at first floor level…”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is at the northeastern end of Parkhurst Road, within the Parkhurst Conservation Area and a designated residential and sustainable development location.

“The application site is located on the northeastern end of Parkhurst Road. The existing property on the site is a detached two storey house with gables to the front and rear. The proposed location of the new residential unit is currently occupied by a single storey garage ancillary to the existing property. To the front of the garage, there is an existing large provision of hardstanding for the parking of cars.”

“The application site is located within the Parkhurst Conservation Area. The existing property on site is not a statutory or locally listed building. The proposal site is located within a Primarily Residential Area and a Sustainable Development Location as designated in the Bexley Local Plan (2023).”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the revised proposal was considered acceptable in design, heritage, housing quality, neighbouring amenity and highway terms.

“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 impact on character and appearance of the property and the area, impact on the character of the conservation area, quality of residential accommodation, impact on neighbouring amenity and highways. Overall, the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Development Plan, when read as a whole.”

Officer report

What residents said

Seven objections raised concerns about design, spacing, views, parking, privacy, light, trees, construction disturbance and overdevelopment, while three letters supported the scheme.

“No objection (sink hole area so structural survey needed) REPRESENTATIONS Seven objections have been received from five households. In summary the following objections have been raised.”

“Existing parking stress/ traffic congestion Addressed in highways Loss of privacy Addressed in impact on neighbouring amenity Loss of light Addressed in impact on neighbouring amenity No replanting of trees following the felling off previous trees on site Addressed in response to representation Construction disturbance (both in noise, dirt, dust and in the length of time to complete the project) Addressed in response to representation Overdevelopment of the site Addressed in…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from a speaker objecting to the application and the agent speaking in support.

What members considered

Members considered the speakers’ observations, points and comments, together with the officer report and the Addendum.

“The Committee discussed the application, considered all observations, points and comments made by the speakers and noted the report and the Addendum item for this application.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee approved the application by eight votes to one.

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 8/1 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, and as amended by the Addendum.”

Minutes