Roof tile replacement at 9 The Green, Sidcup
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bexley Planning Committee on 31 Jul 2025.
The site
The site is a single-storey building in The Green Conservation Area and Metropolitan Green Belt, occupied by a healthcare clinic.
“The property is a single storey building located to the eastern side of the Green. The site is located within the Green Conservation Area and within Metropolitan Green Belt. The existing building is occupied by Just Therapy, a Healthcare Clinic for physiotherapy, acupuncture and women’s health. Originally, the building was for the use of a public W/C building block.”
“The Green Conservation Area Borough Wide Article 4 Direction 2017 (Part 5 Of 5) Local Plan Notation - Metropolitan Green Belt Local Plan Notation - Minerals Safeguarding Area…”
Officer report
Earlier applications
A rear extension and a change of use to a therapy centre were previously granted permission.
“24/00395/FUL: Proposed single storey rear extension. Granted on 03.06.2024.”
“21/02069/FUL: Change of use from public convenience (Sui Generis) to a therapy centre (Class E(e)). Granted on 14.03.2022.”
Officer report
The recommended outcome
Planning permission was recommended because the works would preserve the building and conservation area and would not harm neighbouring properties.
“Grant Planning Permission subject to conditions.”
“It is considered that the proposed works would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling or the surrounding area and would not be harmful to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties.”
Officer report
Design and other effects
The replacement roof would keep the existing shape and profile, use matching tiles, and would not harm the Green Belt, neighbours or highway.
“The proposal is for the replacement of roof tiles and battens to the existing roof. The key issues to consider include: the principle of the proposed development; impact on The Green conservation area and appearance of the locality; appropriateness within the Metropolitan Green Belt; the impact on surrounding residential amenity; and impact on the highway.”
“The application seeks to replace the existing roof tiles and battens on the original building (the existing roof battens are detailed to be in a state of disrepair, which in some areas have already collapsed and undergone temporary repair). These would be replaced with new batons over breathable felt, and tiles replaced with a tile already used on the new extension (Redlands plan farmhouse red).”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The conservation consultee raised no objection, and four neighbouring properties received consultation notices without any representations.
“No objection. A full set of the Conservation Officers comments are set out in Appendix A of this report.”
“Four relevant neighbouring properties were consulted. No representations have been received.”
Officer report
Committee discussion
The committee discussed the application and noted the report.
“This Committee discussed the application and noted the report.”
Minutes
The vote
The committee voted 8-0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation.
“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 8/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them.”
Minutes
Sources
- Bexley Planning Committee minutes, 31 July 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 31 July 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- 8 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
14 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.