Three-bedroom detached dwelling at 8 Warren Road, Bexleyheath
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bexley Planning Committee on 13 Nov 2025.
What was proposed
A two-storey detached three-bedroom home was proposed with parking and refuse storage after removing a rear boundary wall.
“The proposal seek permission for the erection of two-storey detached dwellinghouse with associated parking and refuse storage following demolition of rear boundary wall.”
“It is of relevance to note that this application is an amended resubmission of a previously approved application under ref. 24/02102/FUL. This approved application sought planning permission for a similar proposal pertaining to the creation of a new two bedroom dwelling within the rear garden area of no. 8 Warren Road.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site includes part of a bungalow’s rear garden and an access road in a mainly residential area near the town centre.
“- Sustainable development area - Primary residential Area…”
“The application site features part of the rear garden area currently associated with no. 8 Warren Road, which is a bungalow dwelling located on the northern side of Warren Road. The private access road which runs from Pincott Road to Victoria Road and sits adjacent the rear gardens of the dwellings in both Warren Road and Albion Road is also included within the application site.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended permission because the proposal would provide a home in a sustainable location, integrate with the area and avoid unacceptable harm.
“That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.”
“REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The proposed development is considered acceptable in principle and would make efficient use of land providing a net uplift of 1 residential unit within a sustainable location. The design of the building is considered to satisfactorily integrate with the immediate and wider street scene.”
Officer report
What residents objected to
Four households objected over privacy, access-road use, drainage, construction, wildlife, character, refuse, garden space and other concerns.
“Five number of objections have been received from four households. In summary the following objections have been raised:”
“Poor water pressure in the area ➢ Concern conditions will not be adhered to ➢ Loss of privacy ➢ Interrupt views from existing properties ➢ Increased footfall and vehicle use of the rear access road and potential damage during construction ➢ Additional hardstanding will impact drainage ➢ Impact upon local wildlife ➢ Flat roof could be used as a roof terrace ➢ Disruption during construction ➢ Potential encroachment onto the access road ➢ Sets a precedent for similar…”
Officer report
The committee’s discussion
The committee discussed the application and noted the report.
“24/02925/FUL - 8 WARREN ROAD, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7LU (Agenda Item No. 5b)”
“This Committee discussed the application and noted the report.”
Minutes
The vote and decision
The committee voted nine to nil to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation.
“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 9/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them.”
Minutes
Sources
- Bexley Planning Committee minutes, 13 November 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Bexley's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Bexley Planning Committee
- Council
- Bexley
- Date
- Thursday 13 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- 9 for, 0 against
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
28 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.