Six residential flats at Roxby House, 20 - 22 Station Road, Sidcup

“ADDRESS: Roxby House, Crofton Financial Planning Ltd, 20 - 22 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7EJ”

“SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Erection of a two storey upwards extension above the rear wing of the existing building to provide 6 self-contained residential units (Class C3), side extension to existing overrun at roof level, with associated cycle parking, waste storage and amenity space. Replacement windows to existing buildings facade.”

“The application site features a detached part eight, six, four and two-storey purpose-built office building which consists of under croft parking and offices above. The site is located on the eastern side of station road, with Sidcup House to its south which is a former office…”

“24/02444/PRIORC: Single storey vertical extension to provide 4 self-contained residential units and associated cycle parking and refuse storage: Prior Approval Required and Granted 28.11.2025”

“19/02442/PRIOR: Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of the upper floors from office use (Class B1(a) to provide 20 residential units: Prior Approval Not Required 11.12.2019”

“Recommended conditions relating to general means of controlling disturbance during construction.”

“No objection subject to conditions relating to the submission of details relating to the refuse, recycling and cycle storage, the allocation of parking spaces, suitable construction of parking areas with adequate visibility splays, provision of electric vehicle charging points and the provision of travel packs.”

“Objections have been received from 3 neighbouring addresses. In summary the following objections have been raised.”

“Significant loss of privacy to flats at Sidcup House ➢ Shift from office to residential use would intensify the sense of intrusion ➢ Concerns regarding noise levels ➢ The extra two levels to this building ruins the style and architectural design of this building ➢ Concerns over whether the application is valid ➢ Impact upon local heritage ➢ Fire safety concerns…”

“The Committee was advised that a last minute representation had been received since the Addendum report was published, but it had not raised any matters that had not previously been considered in the report regarding daylight and sunlight assessments submitted and separation distances.”

“The Committee discussed the application and noted the report with the Addendum item for this application. As no details were available about the colour of the proposed spandrels, officers suggested that condition 3 was reworded to seek further details to ensure it is in keeping and as pleasant as it can be.”

“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, as amended by the Addendum and subject to amending condition 3 as discussed.”