Four self-contained flats at 13-14 Christopher Close, Sidcup

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Bexley Planning Committee on 16 Apr 2026.

25/02444/FULApproved

What was proposed

The application proposed extensions and roof alterations to create two additional self-contained flats, with cycle storage, parking and refuse facilities.

“SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Erection of a part one/part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline including raising ridge height, a side dormer extension and windows to flank roofslopes to provide an additional two self-contained flats with cycle storage, parking and refuse.”

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a part one/part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline including raising ridge height, a side dormer extension and windows to flank roofslopes to provide an additional two self-contained flats with cycle storage, parking and refuse.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a detached two-storey building at the end of a cul-de-sac, containing a ground-floor and first-floor flat in a residential area.

“The application site is located on Christopher Close, at the end of the cul-de-sac. The existing property is a two-storey detached building, which comprises of a ground and first floor flat.”

“The application site is located within a Sustainable Development Location and a Primarily Residential Area, as designated in the Bexley Local Plan (2023). The property is not located within a conservation area, nor is it in proximity to a statutorily or locally listed building.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for using the land as a car parking area was granted subject to conditions.

“88/01696/FUL- Use of land as car parking area. Granted with conditions…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Highway Authority raised no objections subject to conditions, while no refuse comments had been received at that stage.

“No objections subject to the imposition of conditions…”

“No comments have been received to date, any comments received will be included in the addendum.”

Officer report

Objections from households

Six households objected about parking stress, construction nuisance, loss of light and privacy, vulnerable residents, daylight assessment and using the building as flats.

“Issue raised Where addressed in report Existing parking stress in area Addressed in highways impact Construction would exacerbate parking issues plus noise and other nuisance Addressed in response to representations Loss of light and a loss of privacy…”

“Houses that potentially would be impacted not included in daylight/ sunlight assessment Addressed in impact on neighbouring amenity Use as flats rather than as a family dwelling Addressed in response to representations…”

Officer report

Committee discussion

The committee discussed the application and noted the Addendum item.

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

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee voted unanimously to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation, as amended by the Addendum.

“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, and as amended by the Addendum.”

Minutes

Conditions of approval

Approval was recommended subject to conditions covering the plans, parking, cycle and refuse storage, privacy, sustainability and construction management.

“Reason: Development without provision of adequate facilities for the parking of motor vehicles is likely to inconvenience other vehicles and to be detrimental to amenity and prejudicial to conditions of safety. 4.”

“Prior to the commencement of development, a [Demolition and] Construction Management and Logistics Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include details of: - construction methods and techniques; - management of construction and associated vehicle movements and parking, including deliveries of construction materials.”

Officer report

Sources

  • Bexley Planning Committee minutes, 16 April 2026
  • 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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At the meeting

Council
Bexley
Date
Thursday 16 April 2026
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)

Source: Plota analysis of the minutes.

This committee's year

48 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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