Two-bedroom dwelling at Land Adjacent 309 Halfway Street, Sidcup

“Planning permission is sought for the clearance of the site and the erection of a two- storey, two-bedroom four-person (2b4p) dwelling, which would form a new end-of- terrace house. Associated works to the retained dwelling at 309 Halfway Street include a hip-to-gable roof extension and the creation of an off-street parking space within the front curtilage.”

“The proposed dwelling would benefit from private front and rear gardens. One off-street parking space is proposed within the rear curtilage, accessed via the existing dropped kerb on Overmead. The rear garden would be laid to grass and include secure cycle storage. The dwelling would be set in from the side boundary to allow front-to-rear access, with a replacement boundary fence and new planting proposed along this side.”

“The application relates to an area of undeveloped land situated between 309 Halfway Street, a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwelling on the west side of Halfway Street in Sidcup, and Overmead, a two-way residential street. The site forms part of the private curtilage of 309 Halfway Street and comprises a side garden area, largely covered in hardstanding. This includes what appears to be an informal driveway within the front…”

“The key issues to consider are the principle of the development, impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area, future occupier amenity, neighbouring occupier amenity and highway impact.”

“The proposed development makes effective use of an underutilised residential plot to deliver a high-quality new dwelling that meets the relevant space, design, amenity, parking, and sustainability requirements set out in national, regional, and local planning policy. The scheme has been carefully designed to respond to the surrounding suburban context and would not result in any unacceptable harm to the character or the area, residential amenity or highway safety.”

“This concern is addressed under ‘Drainage’ Concern about impacts on existing trees, vegetation and wildlife This concern is addressed under ‘Biodiversity, Ecology and Trees…”

“This concern is addressed under ‘Other Matters’ Concerns that the existing accessway to the rear of the site will be moved This concern is addressed under ‘Other Matters…”

“The Committee discussed the application and noted the report with the Addendum item for this application.”

“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, and as amended by the Addendum.”