Six detached dwellings at 139 North Cray Road, Sidcup

“Outline Planning Permission is sought to determine access and layout for the demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of six detached dwellings with appearance, landscaping and scale being reserved matters for consideration within a future reserved matters application should outline permission be granted.”

“The site is located to the eastern side of North Cray Road and consists of a large building (Janina House) with land located around it. The land located around it contains several trees and open countryside, with some low height buildings and structures. There is no set pattern of design in the surrounding area, however there are residential buildings located further along North Cray Road.”

“DESIGNATIONS Metropolitan Green Belt Surface Flood Risk (Low to Medium)”

“SUMMARY The key issues are the impact of the works on the Metropolitan Green Belt; Visual Impact on the street scene & design; Impact on amenity, and: Impact on parking and highways.”

“REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The works proposed are not considered to have a detrimental impact on the openness of the green belt, character of the area, neighbouring amenity and highways.”

“The proposals are unlikely to lead to any increase in vehicular traffic and would not have any significant impact on the local highway network and therefore the Highway Authority therefore has no objections subject to the imposition of conditions regarding parking, visibility splays etc.”

“The Ecological Assessment concludes that no sites designated for their importance to ecology will be impacted by the proposal. All mitigation and enhancement measures recommended within the Ecological Report should be secured by an appropriately worded condition.”

“Objections have been received from three neighbouring addresses, North Cray Residents Association and Bexley Civic Society. In summary the following objections have been raised.”

“Impact on the green belt and openness ➢ Impact on the street scene and character of the area ➢ Concerns regarding the self-built plots ➢ Two storey dwellings would have an impact on the character of the area and green belt ➢ The development will have an impact on local needs and infrastructure ➢ Will not supply the housing for people that need it ➢ Design out of keeping with the local area ➢ The submitted scheme would go against the reason for refusal of 18/03248/FUL ➢…”

“24/01753/OUT - 139 NORTH CRAY ROAD, SIDCUP, KENT, DA14 5HE (Agenda Item No. 5b)”

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 10/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them.”